Head of School
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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Zphs 10th Ward
- City
- Prakasam
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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Head of School
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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
Zphs 10th Ward in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh 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. Zphs 10th Ward, established 1916, is a senior secondary campus in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹9.5 LPA – ₹21.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Zphs 10th Ward. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Where exactly is Zphs 10th Ward located?
The school is in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
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.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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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.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Zphs 10th Ward
Key facts about Zphs 10th Ward
- Founded
- 1916
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MUNAGALA CHANDRASEKHARA REDDY
- Affiliation #
- 120599
Zphs 10th Ward is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1916, located in Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh.
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