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Wing Head - Primary

₹12L – ₹28L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 27 Jul 24 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 26d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Wing Head - Primary
School
Chettinad Vidyashram
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹28L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

Wing Head - Primary salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹20L
per year
Senior / high
₹28.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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Wing Head - Primary

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  • 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.
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Job description

Overview

Chettinad Vidyashram is hiring a Wing Head - Primary in Chennai, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. School profile: Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as Wing Head - Primary, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.5 LPA – ₹28.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Chettinad Vidyashram hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a Wing Head - Primary?

The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Wing Head - Primary positions.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Where exactly is Chettinad Vidyashram located?

The school is in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Chettinad Vidyashram follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

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About the school

Chettinad Vidyashram

Key facts about Chettinad Vidyashram

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
AMUDHA LAKSHMI S
Affiliation #
1930137
Address
CHETTINAD HOUSE GREENWAYS ROAD R.A PURAM CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, Chettinad House Greenways, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600028

Chettinad Vidyashram is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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