Principal/Head of School – Aditya Birla Groups of Schools – Aditya Birla Group

Apply by 22nd Oct 23

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Job Description: Principal/Head of School
Location: Kotputli, Rajasthan, India
Organisation: Aditya Birla Groups of Schools
Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:
1. Academic and Administrative Leadership:

• Serve as the Principal/head of the school, providing overall leadership in academic and administrative functions.
• Ensure strict adherence to state board/CBSE Affiliation and Examination Byelaws, following SCERT/NCERT directives.

2. Financial Management and Records Keeping:

• Manage school accounts, records, and teachers’ service books in compliance with Society/Board requirements.
• Conduct annual physical verification of school property and maintain precise stock registers.
• Ensure proper utilization of the Pupils Fund.

3. Infrastructure and Facilities Management:

• Ensure the availability of essential facilities, including clean drinking water, for students.
• Oversee the maintenance of school buildings, fixtures, furniture, office equipment, lavatories, playgrounds, and other school properties.

4. Staff Supervision and Coordination:

• Supervise, guide, and manage teaching and non-teaching staff.
• Handle admission processes, create the school timetable, allocate duties, and manage teaching loads.
• Organize school examinations in compliance with government and board instructions.

5. Academic Planning and Staff Development:

• Collaborate with colleagues to plan the annual academic curriculum.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings to assess progress and review work.
• Support and encourage teachers’ professional growth through in-service education.

6. Teaching Quality and Innovation:

• Supervise classroom teaching to ensure high teaching quality.
• Promote pedagogical and educational innovations.
• Foster cooperation among teachers within the same subject areas and across subjects.

7. Student Welfare and Health:

• Promote students’ physical well-being, cleanliness, and health habits.
• Organize periodic medical examinations for students and communicate medical reports to parents or guardians.

8. Examination and Ancillary Duties:

• Accept duties assigned by the Board related to examinations, answer script evaluation, result processing, and other related activities.
• Act as a Centre Superintendent when appointed by the Board and uphold all associated responsibilities without delegation.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field; a Ph.D. in Education is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of educational leadership experience with a successful track record in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CBSE/RSCERT regulations, educational best practices, and curriculum development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in school management software and tools.
• In-depth understanding of educational and staff management.
• A commitment to promoting a safe, inclusive, and innovative learning environment.

How to Apply:

The Aditya Birla Group of Schools is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and vision for the role to abg.schools@adityabirla.com. The deadline for applications is 22nd October 2023. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Aditya Birla Group of Schools is an equal opportunity employer.