Head of School — Chettinad Vidyashram, Chennai
Est. 1986 · senior secondary · English medium · Chettinad House Greenways
₹9.2L – ₹23.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 24 Jan
● posted 26 Oct
Job description
Overview
Chettinad Vidyashram, established 1986, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹9.2 LPA–₹23.3 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
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
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.
- NTT / KG→
- PRT (Primary)→
- TGT (Middle)→
- PGT (Senior)→
- HOD→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Chettinad Vidyashram
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1986 · 21:1 students per teacher
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
AMUDHA LAKSHMI S
PRINCIPAL
21:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
1930137
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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