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Head of School

₹11L – ₹26L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 2 Aug 30 days left
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Suryadatta National School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Pune — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.2L
per year
Typical
₹18.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a Head of School at Suryadatta National School in Pune, Maharashtra. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Suryadatta National School in Pune, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The Head of School leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.2 LPA – ₹25.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Suryadatta National School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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Do I have to work weekends?

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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

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What is the average Head of School salary in Pune?

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When are increments and bonuses given?

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

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What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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About the school

Suryadatta National School

Key facts about Suryadatta National School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Sheila Oka
Affiliation #
1130572
Address
SURYABHAVAN, WING A,S.NO. 342, PATIL NAGAR,NEAR DSK RANWARA, CHANDANI CHOWK - PASHAN ROAD,BAVDHAN (BK), Suryabhavan, Pune, Maharashtra, 411021

Suryadatta National School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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