Wing Head - Primary
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Primary
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur
- City
- Kannur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Wing Head - Primary
at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur
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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.
Job description
Overview
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur invites applications for a Wing Head - Primary in Kannur, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur in Kannur, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as Wing Head - Primary, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹28.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur located?
The school is in Kannur, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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 questions are asked in a Wing Head - Primary interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Wing Head - Primary roles in Kannur.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur
Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PRAKASH T K
- Affiliation #
- 930268
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1990, located in Kannur, Kerala.
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