Vidyashilp Academy is hiring a Head of School — Vidyashilp Academy in Bangalore
Vidyashilp AcademyKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Vidyashilp Academy
- School
- Vidyashilp Academy
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.4L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Vidyashilp Academy, a CISCE 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: Vidyashilp Academy has been recognised as a HAPPY SCHOOL, by the UNESCO’s Bangkok based ‘Happy Schools Project’. The project recognizes the crucial relationship between happiness and the quality of education.Every student, faculty and support staff at VSA espouse the school's values of Respect, Integrity, Spirit, and Excellence (RISE). In the context of the Happy Schools project, the community of Vidyashilp Academy believes in learner freedom and creativity, self-efficacy that comes from a sense of accomplishment, that everyone is a learner, teachers included and finally, striving for inclusiveness so that no one feels left out.This video was made exclusively for UNESCO, Asia Pacific Happy Schools project is the effort of 2000 students, 234 faculties and a 108 support staff.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vidyashilp Academy follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What qualifications are required for a Head of School — Vidyashilp Academy?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School — Vidyashilp Academy positions.
About Vidyashilp Academy
Vidyashilp Academy has been recognised as a HAPPY SCHOOL, by the UNESCO’s Bangkok based ‘Happy Schools Project’. The project recognizes the crucial relationship between happiness and the quality of education.Every student, faculty and support staff at VSA espouse the school's values of Respect, Integrity, Spirit, and Excellence (RISE). In the context of the Happy Schools project, the community of Vidyashilp Academy believes in learner freedom and creativity, self-efficacy that comes from a sense of accomplishment, that everyone is a learner, teachers included and finally, striving for inclusiveness so that no one feels left out.This video was made exclusively for UNESCO, Asia Pacific Happy Schools project is the effort of 2000 students, 234 faculties and a 108 support staff.
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