Wing Head - Senior
at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur · Kannur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- Wing Head - Senior
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur
- City
- Kannur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
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Wing Head - Senior
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a Wing Head - Senior to join Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur in Kannur, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Payyanur: a senior secondary institution in Kannur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the Wing Head - Senior is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.5 LPA – ₹11.8 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.
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How do I apply for this Wing Head - Senior vacancy?
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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Role details
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- 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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