St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) is hiring a Head of School — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) in Mumbai
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)Key facts
- Role
- Head of School — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
- School
- St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 43+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS), a State Board school in Mumbai, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
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What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Mumbai
Mumbai's school market spans state board, CBSE, ICSE and IB — among the most diverse pay-band spreads in India.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
About St. Xavier's High School (SXHS)
St. Xavier's High School (SXHS) is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1983, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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