Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
- City
- South East
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.1L – ₹14.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in South East — snapshot
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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.
Job description
Overview
The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi in South East, Delhi is on the lookout for a Head of School. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi in South East, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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 (₹10.1 LPA – ₹14.5 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 The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 611
- Staff
- 36
The Banyan Tree School, Lodhi Road, New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in South East, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 611 students with a teaching and support team of about 36. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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