Head of School — The Doon School

The Doon School· Est. 1935 · ICSE · Dehradun
₹7.1L – ₹9.1LICSEfull-timeOn-site9–11 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 8 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE 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

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Working conditions

As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.

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

Salary & benefits

₹7.1L – ₹9.1L / yrHealth insuranceProfessional development budgetFree transportSubsidised lunchPerformance bonus

Pay benchmark — Head of School — The Doon School in Dehradun

₹7.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.1L – ₹9.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹9.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Day to day, the Head of School — The Doon School at The Doon School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, is hiring a Head of School.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: India's most renowned boys boarding school.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — The Doon School

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Working conditions

As a residential school, expect duty rosters, hostel involvement and a tighter-knit student community than a day school.

The Doon School
ICSE · Boarding · Dehradun · Est. 1935
1935
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Boarding
LEVEL
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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