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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch
- City
- New Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10.8L – ₹20.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Head of School salary in New Delhi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 59+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch as a Head of School in New Delhi, Delhi. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch in New Delhi, Delhi is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1967,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the Head of School 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹10.8 LPA – ₹20.0 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 Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Can I negotiate the salary at Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
What is the average Head of School salary in New Delhi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in New Delhi. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Key facts about Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch
- Founded
- 1967
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAJESH KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 2776006
Swami Sivananda Memorial SEC Sch is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1967, located in New Delhi, Delhi.
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