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Head of School

at The Heritage School · Nainital · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.6L – ₹18L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 15 Aug
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
The Heritage School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.6L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

Head of School salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.6L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Head of School

at The Heritage 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.
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Job description

Overview

The Heritage School is hiring a Head of School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. The Heritage School, established 2002, is a senior secondary school in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹17.9 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at The Heritage School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

Do I have to work weekends?

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

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Are meals provided at school?

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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Is accommodation provided?

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About the school

The Heritage School

Key facts about The Heritage School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Tandra Das
Affiliation #
3530267
Address
LAMACHAUR, HALDWANI, Lamachaur, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

The Heritage School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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