Head of School — Swami Vivekananda Academy, Gwalior

Est. 2003
₹8.7L – ₹11.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 20 Oct
● posted 26 May

Job description

Overview

Swami Vivekananda Academy has opened applications for a Head of School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Swami Vivekananda Academy in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as Head of School, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.7 LPA – ₹11.7 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 online from this page to be considered by Swami Vivekananda Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Gwalior.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Swami Vivekananda Academy
CBSE · Gwalior · Est. 2003
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Preeti Mehrotra
PRINCIPAL
1030385
AFFILIATION
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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