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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.3L – ₹26.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan in Thrissur, Kerala is inviting applications for a Head of School. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan in Thrissur, Kerala functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.2 LPA – ₹26.7 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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 background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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Key facts about Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- KEERTHI VARMA
- Affiliation #
- 931446
Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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