Wing Head - Senior
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Senior
- School
- St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana
- City
- Lakhimpur
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
Wing Head - Senior salary in Lakhimpur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Wing Head - Senior
at St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana is recruiting a Wing Head - Senior in Lakhimpur, Assam. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana in Lakhimpur, Assam: a senior secondary institution, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the Wing Head - Senior is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.2 LPA – ₹12.7 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I write an application email for this Wing Head - Senior role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Wing Head - Senior application — St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana
Key facts about St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Seby M Baby
- Affiliation #
- 230183
St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Lakhimpur, Assam.
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Interview questions & answers for Wing Head - Senior
Common questions Indian schools ask for Wing Head - Senior roles in Lakhimpur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Wing Head - Senior band in Lakhimpur (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
2. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
3. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Wing Head - Senior brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
5. Why do you want to work at St. Thomas School, Dhakuakhana?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Lakhimpur campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.