Head of School — Universal Public School, South West Delhi

Est. 1990
₹12.1L – ₹28.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 6 Jun

Job description

Overview

Universal Public School in South West Delhi, Delhi is accepting applications for a Head of School. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About Universal Public School in South West Delhi, Delhi: a senior secondary institution, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.1 LPA – ₹28.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Universal Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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.

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.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in South West Delhi.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Universal Public School
CBSE · South West Delhi · Est. 1990
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DEEPA JOSHI
PRINCIPAL
2730497
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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