Wing Head - Senior
at St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School · Chandigarh · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Senior
- School
- St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
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Wing Head - Senior
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- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School requires a Wing Head - Senior in Chandigarh, Chandigarh for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a senior secondary setup, established 1983, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the Wing Head - Senior reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.7 LPA – ₹15.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this Wing Head - Senior role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How do I apply for this Wing Head - Senior vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Where exactly is St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What questions are asked in a Wing Head - Senior interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
Key facts about St. Xaviers Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1983
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
International Christian Education Foundation is a Registered Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The Society established, owns and administers three English-Medium, Co-Educational institutions in the name of St. Xavier's Schools at Chandigarh, Panchkula and S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali. It is an organization founded by Educationists who have had rich experience in the field of education. It is a Society comprising completely of Christians. The Chairman and Founder, Mr. Andrew John Gosain has had a teaching assosiation with French and Irish Missionaries spanning over 30 years. He had a dream to give to the nation a constructive and vital impetus in the field of education and nation building. After a struggle of over two decades,through the blessings of the Almighty and his selfless, determined commitment, today we see a bearing of fruit in the form of three schools mentioned below.
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