Chennai: Head of School — Chinmaya Vidyalaya Job at Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.1L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Chinmaya Vidyalaya who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, 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: Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Chinmaya Vidyalaya located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 qualifications are required for a Head of School — Chinmaya Vidyalaya?
The role expects relevant qualifications and prior experience in a similar setup. Schools generally prefer candidates with verifiable training and references for Head of School — Chinmaya Vidyalaya positions.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
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