Head of School

Sukho Khalsa SR SEC School· Est. 1956 · CBSE · New Delhi
₹12.7L – ₹20.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Sep
● posted 28 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in New Delhi.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.7L – ₹20.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School in New Delhi

₹12.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.7L – ₹20.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Sukho Khalsa SR SEC School in New Delhi, Delhi is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About the institution: Sukho Khalsa SR SEC School in New Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1956, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.7 LPA – ₹20.8 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Sukho Khalsa SR SEC School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Sukho Khalsa SR SEC School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · New Delhi · Est. 1956
1956
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Gurbachan Kaur Thapar
PRINCIPAL
2776005
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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