Head of School — Chettinad Vidyashram

Chettinad Vidyashram· Est. 1986 · CBSE · Chennai
₹9.5L – ₹12.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site11–14 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 15 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.5L – ₹12.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai

₹9.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.5L – ₹12.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Head of School — Chettinad Vidyashram at Chettinad Vidyashram. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 40+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Chettinad Vidyashram, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Head of School.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the school's academic and operational vision
  • Mentor faculty and coordinators
  • Engage with parents and the management committee
  • Drive curriculum and student outcomes

Requirements:

  • 8-20 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record

About the school: Chettinad Vidyashram is a CBSE Day School in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Chettinad Vidyashram

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Chettinad Vidyashram
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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