Head of School — Gateway International School

Gateway International School· Est. 2017 · CBSE · Chennai
₹7.4L – ₹11.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site8–13 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 3 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Requirements

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.

Career path

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  5. HOD
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  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.4L – ₹11.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Gateway International School in Chennai

₹7.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.4L – ₹11.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Gateway International School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Head of School — Gateway International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Gateway International 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: Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Gateway International School

Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.

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.

Gateway International School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 2017 · 14:1 students per teacher
2017
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
14:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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