Crescent School is hiring a Head of School — Crescent School in Chennai
Crescent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Crescent School
- School
- Crescent School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Crescent School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — Crescent School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 58+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Crescent School, 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: Crescent School is a CBSE Day School in Vandalur, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Crescent School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
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
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What is the salary for this Head of School — Crescent School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
About Crescent School
Crescent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Crescent School is a CBSE Day School in Vandalur, Chennai.
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