Head of School — Birla Open Minds International School, Chennai
Est. 2023 · senior secondary · S.f.no. 498/2
₹12.1L – ₹25.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Jan
● posted 9 Nov
Job description
Overview
Birla Open Minds International School, established 2023, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹12.1 LPA–₹25.5 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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.
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.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.
- NTT / KG→
- PRT (Primary)→
- TGT (Middle)→
- PGT (Senior)→
- HOD→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Birla Open Minds International School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2023
2023
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
HARJINDER KAUR
PRINCIPAL
1931638
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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