All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 18 full-time and 1 contract. 10 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
₹2.8L – ₹11.3L / yr
Boards hiring
State Board
State Board interview — South
State Board school interviews in South — panel format, model answers, and the demo lesson skeleton hiring committees actually score.
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)
₹22k–₹34k per month
₹2.7L– ₹4.0L per year (approx.)
1-3 yrs
₹31k–₹46k per month
₹3.7L– ₹5.6L per year (approx.)
3-7 yrs
₹38k–₹57k per month
₹4.5L– ₹6.8L per year (approx.)
7+ yrs
₹52k–₹77k per month
₹6.2L– ₹9.3L per year (approx.)
Experience
Monthly pay range
Annual (approx.)
Fresher (0-1 yr)
₹22k–₹34k
₹2.7L– ₹4.0L
1-3 yrs
₹31k–₹46k
₹3.7L– ₹5.6L
3-7 yrs
₹38k–₹57k
₹4.5L– ₹6.8L
7+ yrs
₹52k–₹77k
₹6.2L– ₹9.3L
When State Board 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 South
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private State Board 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 South 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.