Wing Head - Primary
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Primary
- School
- Big Temple International School
- City
- Thanjavur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.7L – ₹16.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
Wing Head - Primary salary in Thanjavur — 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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Why apply
- 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
Big Temple International School in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a Wing Head - Primary. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Big Temple International School, established 2016, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the Wing Head - Primary owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.7 LPA – ₹16.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Big Temple International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Big Temple International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average Wing Head - Primary salary in Thanjavur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to Wing Head - Primary roles in Thanjavur. 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.
How much experience do I need for this Wing Head - Primary 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Can I negotiate the salary at Big Temple International School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What questions are asked in a Wing Head - Primary interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Wing Head - Primary roles in Thanjavur.
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Key facts about Big Temple International School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- P THANGAMANI
- Affiliation #
- 1931677
Big Temple International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.
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