Head of School — Stella Maris School Opening — Stella Maris School, Bangalore
Stella Maris SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Stella Maris School
- School
- Stella Maris School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 10–13 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Bangalore, Karnataka — a fresh opening for a Head of School — Stella Maris School at Stella Maris School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 69+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Stella Maris School, a State Board school in Bangalore, 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
About the school: Stella Maris School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Malleswaram, Bangalore.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Stella Maris School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Bangalore
Bengaluru has India's largest cluster of international schools and a strong demand for IB/Cambridge-trained teachers.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
About Stella Maris School
Stella Maris School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1957, located in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Stella Maris School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Malleswaram, Bangalore.
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