PGT Physics
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT Physics
- School
- Birla Open Minds International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹2.9L – ₹4.6L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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PGT Physics
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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
Birla Open Minds International School requires a PGT Physics in Chennai, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Birla Open Minds International School in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2023,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the PGT Physics handles subject delivery for assigned classes, contributes to the academic plan, mentors students, and partners with parents on consistent progress. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.
- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.
- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.
- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.
- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹2.9 LPA – ₹4.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Birla Open Minds International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this PGT Physics 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Birla Open Minds International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How do I write an application email for this PGT Physics role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "PGT Physics application — Birla Open Minds International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Birla Open Minds International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Birla Open Minds International School
Key facts about Birla Open Minds International School
- Founded
- 2023
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- HARJINDER KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1931638
Birla Open Minds International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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Interview questions & answers for PGT Physics
Common questions Indian schools ask for PGT Physics roles in Chennai (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. 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.
2. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
3. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the PGT Physics brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why Birla Open Minds International School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
4. Why do you want to work at Birla Open Minds International School?
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.
5. 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.
6. 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).