CBSE Teacher Vacancy in Ooty — Latest Openings
As of 13 Oct 2026, 149 teaching vacancies at CBSE schools are open in Ooty across at least 5 schools. Pay range: ₹17,500–₹1,58,000/month (median ₹36,500, from 20 listings that state a salary). By school type: 14 senior secondary and 6 middle. Top hiring: The Cliff School (6), Christus Rex Higher Secondary School (4) and Woodside School (4).
Updated
Most were posted in Sep 2026 (18) and Jun 2026 (2). They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 16 full-time and 3 contract. 14 of the 20 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
- ₹2.5L – ₹16.7L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
CBSE school interviews in Ooty — panel format, model answers, and the demo lesson skeleton hiring committees actually score.
Job results
The Cliff School · Est. 1955 · MiddleEstimated from similar roles: ₹23,500–24,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu1–5 yrsEnglishCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Admission Incharge
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School · Est. 1975 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹18,500–46,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty1–4 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
PGT Mathematics
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School · Est. 1975 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹31,500–37,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty1–4 yrsMathematicsCBSECloses 30 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
HOD Commerce
JSS Public School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹74,500–1,34,000 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu7–11 yrsCommerceCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
PGT Commerce
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School · Est. 1975 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹21,500–54,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty2–6 yrsCommerceCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
PGT Chemistry
Woodside School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹32,500–59,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty2–6 yrsChemistryCBSE3 openingsCloses 29 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowGet alerts for CBSE school jobs in Ooty
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HOD English
Woodside School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹66,500–1,48,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty7–12 yrsEnglishCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Front Office Executive
The Lawrence School · Est. 1858 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹17,500–21,000 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu1–5 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE2 openingsCloses 29 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
HR Executive
Woodside School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹17,000–46,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty2–5 yrsNot ApplicableCBSECloses 29 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
PRT Teacher
JSS Public School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹31,000–65,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu2–4 yrsNot ApplicableCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
PRT Teacher
Christus Rex Higher Secondary School · Est. 1975 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹22,000–34,500 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty1–3 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
HOD Commerce
The Lawrence School · Est. 1858 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹93,000–1,69,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu7–10 yrsCommerceCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
HOD Mathematics
The Cliff School · Est. 1955 · MiddleEstimated from similar roles: ₹65,000–1,58,000 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu7–11 yrsMathematicsCBSE2 openingsCloses 28 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
HR Executive
JSS Public School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹21,000–24,000 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu1–6 yrsNot ApplicableCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Pre-Primary Teacher
Woodside School · Est. 1991 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹26,500–42,000 /monthOoty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty1–5 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
HOD Mathematics
The Lawrence School · Est. 1858 · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹1,07,000–1,39,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu7–12 yrsMathematicsCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Nursery Teacher
The Cliff School · Est. 1955 · MiddleEstimated from similar roles: ₹34,000–65,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu1–6 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
TGT Social Studies
The Cliff School · Est. 1955 · MiddleEstimated from similar roles: ₹30,500–56,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu3–6 yrsSocial StudiesCBSECloses 12 DecHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Library Assistant
The Cliff School · Est. 1955 · MiddleEstimated from similar roles: ₹14,500–30,000 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu2–4 yrsCBSE2 openingsCloses 20 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Accountant
The Cliff School · Est. 1955 · MiddleEstimated from similar roles: ₹24,000–45,500 /monthOoty, Tamil Nadu1–3 yrsCBSE3 openingsCloses 23 OctHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Salary snapshot
Median of jobs on this page
₹36,500/month
≈ ₹4.4L a year
Typical range ₹30,500–63,500 /month
Based on 20 of 20 listings on this page that show pay, including estimates from similar roles.
Top schools hiring in Ooty
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Top schools currently hiring — Ooty · CBSE
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
Salary bands by experience — Ooty · CBSE
Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 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)
- ₹20k–₹68k per month
- ₹2.5L– ₹8.1L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹28k–₹94k per month
- ₹3.4L– ₹11.3L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹35k–₹1.1L per month
- ₹4.2L– ₹13.7L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹47k–₹1.6L per month
- ₹5.7L– ₹18.8L per year (approx.)
When CBSE schools 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 Ooty
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private CBSE 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 Ooty 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.