PGT History
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT History
- School
- Amrita Vidyalayam
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–7 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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PGT History salary in Chennai — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
PGT History
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a PGT History to join Amrita Vidyalayam in Chennai, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Amrita Vidyalayam: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as PGT History, you are a core member of the academic team — structured teaching, regular planning, assessment design, and student mentorship across the academic year. Core responsibilities:
- Teach assigned classes per the published timetable.
- Plan units, lessons, and assessments using school templates.
- Track attendance, performance, and behaviour; act on early warnings.
- Engage with parents through structured PTMs and informal check-ins.
- Take part in the school's PD calendar and observation cycles. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹3.0 LPA – ₹7.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Amrita Vidyalayam hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What is the average PGT History salary in Chennai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, PGT History pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Chennai), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE PGT History job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Amrita Vidyalayam
Key facts about Amrita Vidyalayam
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- B VANI SRINIVASAN
- Affiliation #
- 1931146
Amrita Vidyalayam is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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Interview questions & answers for PGT History
Common questions Indian schools ask for PGT History roles in Chennai (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
2. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
3. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.
4. How should I prepare for the demo lesson?
Plan a 20-25 minute segment aligned to the CBSE curriculum for the exact grade the school specifies. Include a clear objective, 2-3 questioning prompts, a short activity, and a closing check-for-understanding. Bring a printed lesson plan for the observer.
5. Why do you want to work at Amrita Vidyalayam?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Chennai campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
6. How would you handle a difficult parent meeting?
Listen first, restate the concern, share data (assessment scores, work samples, incident notes), then propose two next steps with a follow-up date. Emphasise you'd loop in the coordinator/HOD for anything unresolved — schools want partnership, not solo heroics.