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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya
- City
- Nalbari
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.1L – ₹23.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in Nalbari — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Applications are open for a Head of School at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya in Nalbari, Assam. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya: a senior secondary institution in Nalbari, Assam — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How do I write an application email for this Head of School role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Head of School application — Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the average Head of School salary in Nalbari?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Head of School roles in Nalbari. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Where exactly is Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Nalbari, Assam. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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Key facts about Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Ritwik Chakravarty
- Affiliation #
- 230079
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Nalbari, Assam.
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