Head of School — Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda, Chennai
Est. 1981 · senior secondary · English medium · Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda
₹11.1L – ₹11.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Feb
● posted 31 Oct
Job description
Overview
Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda, established 1981, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a Head of School. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.1 LPA–₹11.7 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
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
Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1981
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SYLASREE VASUNATH
PRINCIPAL
1930129
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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