Position: Headmistress – Primary School
Location: Mohali, Punjab
Year of Experience: 8+
Relavent Experience: 5-6 HM, Admin of Primary School
Reporting To: Principal / Head of School
Functional Coordination: CES Academic Cell; Primary & Foundational Stage Teachers; Academic Coordinators; Counsellor & Special Educator; Admissions and Administrative Teams; Parents.
Purpose of the Position
To provide academic, instructional, and administrative leadership for the Foundational and Primary Section, initially operating up to Grade II. The Headmistress will establish strong academic systems from inception, ensure a safe, joyful, inclusive, and child-centred learning environment, and strengthen the Bal Bharati brand, institutional ethos, and academic reputation in Mohali.
The role requires a deep understanding of NEP 2020, NCF for the Foundational Stage, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), NIPUN Bharat, competency-based education, experiential learning, and age-appropriate assessment.
Key Responsibilities
A. Academic & Foundational Stage Leadership
• Lead academic planning and implementation for the school up to Grade II.
• Ensure alignment with NEP 2020, NCF for the Foundational Stage, FLN, and NIPUN Bharat.
• Monitor curriculum planning, classroom practices, learning outcomes, and student progress.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide structured feedback to teachers.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate, child-centred teaching and smooth transition across early learning stages.
B. Experiential, Play-Based & Activity-Based Learning
• Promote guided play, storytelling, conversations, games, projects, exploration, art, music, movement, and hands-on learning.
• Integrate language, numeracy, environmental awareness, socio-emotional learning, and life skills.
• Ensure activities have clear learning outcomes and build curiosity, creativity, communication, and problem-solving.
C. Assessment & Learning Outcomes
• Develop age-appropriate, competency-based assessment using observation, oral responses, activities, worksheets, portfolios, and projects.
• Monitor individual progress in literacy, numeracy, communication, and overall development.
• Identify learning gaps early and implement remedial and enrichment support.
• Use assessment data to improve classroom practices without creating unnecessary examination pressure.
D. Teacher Development & Mentoring
• Mentor primary and foundational-stage teachers through classroom observations and academic reviews.
• Train teachers in FLN, experiential learning, competency-based education, and early-years pedagogy.
• Support lesson planning, teaching-learning materials, induction, and continuous professional development.
E. Student Development, Inclusion & Well-being
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and child-friendly school environment.
• Monitor academic, social, emotional, physical, and behavioural development.
• Coordinate with counsellors and special educators for children requiring additional support.
• Promote differentiated learning, positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and healthy habits.
F. Parent Engagement
• Build strong partnerships with parents from the beginning of the child’s schooling journey.
• Communicate regularly regarding student progress and developmental needs.
• Orient parents on experiential learning, FLN, competency-based assessment, and reduced dependence on rote learning.
• Address concerns promptly, sensitively, and professionally.
G. School Establishment & Operational Readiness
• Support establishment of academic systems and processes from inception.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of quality primary teachers.
• Develop classroom routines, timetables, academic calendars, and assessment systems.
• Support selection of books, manipulatives, teaching-learning materials, and age-appropriate resources.
• Support admissions, parent onboarding, community engagement, and phased expansion while strengthening parent confidence in the Bal Bharati brand.
Deliverables
• Effective implementation of NEP 2020, NCF-FS, FLN, and NIPUN Bharat.
• Strong foundational literacy, numeracy, and overall developmental outcomes.
• High-quality experiential, play-based, and activity-based learning.
• Regular teacher observation, mentoring, and professional development.
• Early identification and support of learning gaps.
• Safe, inclusive, and child-centred classrooms with strong parent engagement.
• Effective establishment of academic systems, Bal Bharati values, institutional culture, and brand reputation in Mohali.
Desired Profile
• Age: 40 years and above.
• Master’s Degree from a recognised University / Institution with at least 60% marks in aggregate.
• B.Ed. or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at primary / elementary level.
• 5–10 years of successful experience in a similar leadership role such as
Purpose of the Position
To provide academic, instructional, and administrative leadership for the Foundational and Primary Section, initially operating up to Grade II. The Headmistress will establish strong academic systems from inception, ensure a safe, joyful, inclusive, and child-centred learning environment, and strengthen the Bal Bharati brand, institutional ethos, and academic reputation in Mohali.
The role requires a deep understanding of NEP 2020, NCF for the Foundational Stage, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), NIPUN Bharat, competency-based education, experiential learning, and age-appropriate assessment.
Key Responsibilities
A. Academic & Foundational Stage Leadership
• Lead academic planning and implementation for the school up to Grade II.
• Ensure alignment with NEP 2020, NCF for the Foundational Stage, FLN, and NIPUN Bharat.
• Monitor curriculum planning, classroom practices, learning outcomes, and student progress.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide structured feedback to teachers.
• Ensure developmentally appropriate, child-centred teaching and smooth transition across early learning stages.
B. Experiential, Play-Based & Activity-Based Learning
• Promote guided play, storytelling, conversations, games, projects, exploration, art, music, movement, and hands-on learning.
• Integrate language, numeracy, environmental awareness, socio-emotional learning, and life skills.
• Ensure activities have clear learning outcomes and build curiosity, creativity, communication, and problem-solving.
C. Assessment & Learning Outcomes
• Develop age-appropriate, competency-based assessment using observation, oral responses, activities, worksheets, portfolios, and projects.
• Monitor individual progress in literacy, numeracy, communication, and overall development.
• Identify learning gaps early and implement remedial and enrichment support.
• Use assessment data to improve classroom practices without creating unnecessary examination pressure.
D. Teacher Development & Mentoring
• Mentor primary and foundational-stage teachers through classroom observations and academic reviews.
• Train teachers in FLN, experiential learning, competency-based education, and early-years pedagogy.
• Support lesson planning, teaching-learning materials, induction, and continuous professional development.
E. Student Development, Inclusion & Well-being
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and child-friendly school environment.
• Monitor academic, social, emotional, physical, and behavioural development.
• Coordinate with counsellors and special educators for children requiring additional support.
• Promote differentiated learning, positive behaviour, confidence, independence, and healthy habits.
F. Parent Engagement
• Build strong partnerships with parents from the beginning of the child’s schooling journey.
• Communicate regularly regarding student progress and developmental needs.
• Orient parents on experiential learning, FLN, competency-based assessment, and reduced dependence on rote learning.
• Address concerns promptly, sensitively, and professionally.
G. School Establishment & Operational Readiness
• Support establishment of academic systems and processes from inception.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of quality primary teachers.
• Develop classroom routines, timetables, academic calendars, and assessment systems.
• Support selection of books, manipulatives, teaching-learning materials, and age-appropriate resources.
• Support admissions, parent onboarding, community engagement, and phased expansion while strengthening parent confidence in the Bal Bharati brand.
Deliverables
• Effective implementation of NEP 2020, NCF-FS, FLN, and NIPUN Bharat.
• Strong foundational literacy, numeracy, and overall developmental outcomes.
• High-quality experiential, play-based, and activity-based learning.
• Regular teacher observation, mentoring, and professional development.
• Early identification and support of learning gaps.
• Safe, inclusive, and child-centred classrooms with strong parent engagement.
• Effective establishment of academic systems, Bal Bharati values, institutional culture, and brand reputation in Mohali.
Desired Profile
• Age: 40 years and above.
• Master’s Degree from a recognised University / Institution with at least 60% marks in aggregate.
• B.Ed. or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant teaching experience, preferably at primary / elementary level.
• 5–10 years of successful experience in a similar leadership role such as Headmistress, Primary Head, Vice-Principal, Academic Head, or Senior Primary Coordinator.
• Experience in a reputed CBSE / established K–12 school preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEP 2020, NCF for Foundational Stage, FLN, NIPUN Bharat, child development, experiential learning, and age-appropriate assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in teacher mentoring, academic improvement, inclusive education, and parent engagement.
• Familiarity with emerging teacher-education reforms, including ITEP and the 2030 teacher-qualification framework.
• Strong communication, organisational, administrative, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent and uphold the Bal Bharati brand, values, and reputation.
, Academic Head, or Senior Primary Coordinator.
• Experience in a reputed CBSE / established K–12 school preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEP 2020, NCF for Foundational Stage, FLN, NIPUN Bharat, child development, experiential learning, and age-appropriate assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in teacher mentoring, academic improvement, inclusive education, and parent engagement.
• Familiarity with emerging teacher-education reforms, including ITEP and the 2030 teacher-qualification framework.
• Strong communication, organisational, administrative, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent and uphold the Bal Bharati brand, values, and reputation.