Pre-Primary Teacher Jobs in Thanjavur — Latest Openings
As of 14 Oct 2026, 14 Pre-Primary teacher vacancies are open in Thanjavur at 13 schools. Pay range: ₹20,500–₹71,000/month (median ₹39,500, from 14 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100%. By school type: 8 senior secondary level and 5 secondary level. Top hiring: Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 7th Cross Tps Nagar (2), Atlantic International School and Bishop Devadass Ambrose Vidyalaya.
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All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 12 full-time and 2 contract. 6 of these listings 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 – ₹8.5L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
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- Seetharam International School · Est. 2016 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹26,500–30,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu1–4 yrsPre PrimaryCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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Brilliant School · Est. 2013 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹36,000–71,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu3–7 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsCloses 30 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Sri Vinayaka Public School · Est. 2014 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹22,000–57,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu1–5 yrsPre PrimaryCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Delta Public School · Est. 2018 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹27,000–31,500 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu1–5 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Ponnaiyah Ramajayam Public School(cbse Pattern) · Est. 2014 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹33,000–49,500 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu1–6 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 7th Cross Tps Nagar · Est. 1992 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹20,000–44,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu2–4 yrsPre PrimaryCBSECloses 28 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowGet alerts for Pre-Primary teacher jobs in Thanjavur
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Velammal Bodhi Campus, Sakkottai · Est. 2020 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹34,000–71,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu3–6 yrsPre PrimaryCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
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Thamarai International School · Senior SecondaryEstimated from similar roles: ₹20,500–33,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu1–3 yrsPre PrimaryCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowMontessori Teacher
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 7th Cross Tps Nagar · Est. 1992 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹34,500–54,500 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu2–4 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Atlantic International School · Est. 2016 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹22,000–57,500 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu1–5 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE2 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Kalaimagal Vidhya Mandir School · Est. 2021 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹28,500–41,500 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu2–4 yrsPre PrimaryCBSE3 openingsHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Gandhi Mission International School · Est. 2018 · Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹39,000–71,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu3–6 yrsPre PrimaryCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowPre-Primary Teacher
Bishop Devadass Ambrose Vidyalaya · Est. 2019 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹36,500–53,500 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu2–6 yrsPre PrimaryCBSECloses 26 NovHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply nowNursery Teacher
Brindhavan Public School · Est. 2016 · Senior Secondary LevelEstimated from similar roles: ₹20,500–50,000 /monthThanjavur, Tamil Nadu2–7 yrsPre PrimaryCBSEHow to apply: Quick applyPostedApply now
Salary snapshot
Median of Pre Primary teacher jobs on this page
₹39,500/month
≈ ₹4.7L a year
Typical range ₹33,000–45,000 /month
Based on 14 of 14 listings on this page that show pay, including estimates from similar roles.
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Top schools currently hiring — Thanjavur
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- Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 7th Cross Tps Nagar
2 open roles
- Atlantic International School
1 open role
- Bishop Devadass Ambrose Vidyalaya
1 open role
- Brilliant School
1 open role
- Brindhavan Public School
1 open role
- Delta Public School
1 open role
- Gandhi Mission International School
1 open role
- Kalaimagal Vidhya Mandir School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Thanjavur
Monthly pay ranges derived from 14 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)
- ₹21k–₹29k per month
- ₹2.5L– ₹3.5L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹29k–₹40k per month
- ₹3.5L– ₹4.9L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹35k–₹49k per month
- ₹4.2L– ₹5.9L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹48k–₹67k per month
- ₹5.8L– ₹8.1L per year (approx.)
When schools in Thanjavur 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 Thanjavur
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 Thanjavur 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.