Chennai: Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya Job at Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Chinmaya Vidyalaya (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.
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 Principal — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
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
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
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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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