Pre-Primary Teacher
KALVI Global Matriculation School
₹25,500–39,000 /monthMadurai3–6 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary teacher jobs in Madurai
As of 6 Oct 2026, 13 Pre-Primary teacher vacancies are open in Madurai across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹24,000–₹65,500/month (median ₹40,500, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 92% and ICSE 8% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 7 senior secondary level and 3 secondary level. Top hiring: Idhayam Rajendran School, K.c. Vidyalayam and KALVI Global Matriculation School.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 11 full-time and 1 contract. 6 of the 12 listings shown are for more than one post. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹7.3L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE · ICSE
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13 jobs for Pre-Primary teachers in Madurai
Montessori Teacher
Velammal Residential School
₹25,500–65,500 /monthMadurai3–7 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Mahatma Montessori School, Parent -teacher Road
₹33,500–66,000 /monthMadurai2–5 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Mahatma Global Gateway School
₹35,000–37,000 /monthMadurai1–5 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Keren Public School, Karayanpatti
₹28,500–55,500 /monthMadurai1–3 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Narayana E-techno School
₹27,000–34,000 /monthMadurai2–4 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Pkn Vidyalaya - CBSE
₹37,500–40,500 /monthMadurai2–7 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Thaai School
₹24,000–48,500 /monthMadurai2–7 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Keren Public School, K. Puliyankulam
₹24,000–36,000 /monthMadurai1–4 yrsCBSE
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Montessori Teacher
Ponnammal Modern Public School
₹29,000–54,500 /monthMadurai2–7 yrsCBSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
Idhayam Rajendran School
₹39,000–45,500 /monthMadurai2–5 yrsICSE
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Pre-Primary Teacher
K.c. Vidyalayam
₹26,000–60,500 /monthMadurai1–3 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Madurai
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Idhayam Rajendran School
1 open role
- K.c. Vidyalayam
1 open role
- KALVI Global Matriculation School
1 open role
- Keren Public School, K. Puliyankulam
1 open role
- Keren Public School, Karayanpatti
1 open role
- Mahatma Global Gateway School
1 open role
- Mahatma Montessori School, Parent -teacher Road
1 open role
- Narayana E-techno School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Madurai
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹23k–₹28k per month
- ₹2.8L– ₹3.4L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹32k–₹39k per month
- ₹3.9L– ₹4.7L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹39k–₹47k per month
- ₹4.7L– ₹5.7L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹54k–₹65k per month
- ₹6.5L– ₹7.8L per year (approx.)
When schools in Madurai hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a teacher in Madurai
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Madurai that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every teaching shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.