The Samhita Academy is hiring a Head of School — The Samhita Academy in Bangalore
The Samhita AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — The Samhita Academy
- School
- The Samhita Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
The Samhita Academy, a CBSE school in Bangalore, 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: The Samhita Academy has its roots in the Advaith Foundation - a charitable trust set up by Mr. SD Shibulal in 2004. A trust that has laid special emphasis on empowering children less privileged through the Comprehensive Residential Scholarship.Started in Bangalore in 2009, it has touched the lives of more than 1000 children and is helping them prepare for the University of Life. Today, The Samhita Academy has spread its wings, with schools in Bangalore and Coimbatore.Staying faithful to its core belief of 'Empowerment through Education' 25% of Samhita children come from the underprivileged sections of society.The values on which The Samhita Academy is founded are Respect, Care, Creativity, Achievement, Responsibility, And an unerring pursuit of Excellence- Individual and Collective (RCARE).
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About The Samhita Academy
The Samhita Academy has its roots in the Advaith Foundation - a charitable trust set up by Mr. SD Shibulal in 2004. A trust that has laid special emphasis on empowering children less privileged through the Comprehensive Residential Scholarship.Started in Bangalore in 2009, it has touched the lives of more than 1000 children and is helping them prepare for the University of Life. Today, The Samhita Academy has spread its wings, with schools in Bangalore and Coimbatore.Staying faithful to its core belief of 'Empowerment through Education' 25% of Samhita children come from the underprivileged sections of society.The values on which The Samhita Academy is founded are Respect, Care, Creativity, Achievement, Responsibility, And an unerring pursuit of Excellence- Individual and Collective (RCARE).
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