TGT Social Studies
Bright Centralschool
₹24,500–53,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–5 yrsCBSE
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Social Studies teacher jobs in Thiruvananthapuram
As of 14 Nov 2026, 57 Social Studies teacher vacancies are open in Thiruvananthapuram across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹21,000–₹60,000/month (median ₹38,000, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common board: CBSE 100% of the 12 listings shown. By school type: 7 senior secondary level and 4 secondary level. Top hiring: All Saints Public School, Bright Centralschool and Christ Nagar Central School, Kuchapuram.
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3 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so Social Studies teaching roles in Thiruvananthapuram are being advertised right now. Most were posted in Nov 2026 (11) and Oct 2026 (1). They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 9 full-time and 3 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
- ₹2.7L – ₹6.6L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE
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Social Studies interview — Thiruvananthapuram
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57 jobs for Social Studies teachers in Thiruvananthapuram
TGT Social Studies
St.joseph's Public School, Chemboor
₹28,000–32,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–7 yrsCBSE
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Mystical Rose School
₹24,500–51,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–3 yrsNo B.Ed requiredCBSE
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Christ Nagar Central School, Kuchapuram
₹31,500–60,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–5 yrsCBSE
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All Saints Public School
₹20,000–55,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–7 yrsCBSE
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S H Jyothi Central School
₹22,500–39,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–5 yrsCBSE
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Viswabharathy Public School
₹22,500–48,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–6 yrsCBSE
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Sarvodaya Central School
₹32,500–55,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram1–5 yrsCBSE
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Rajiv Gandhi National School
₹33,000–34,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–5 yrsCBSE
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The Trivandrum Scottish School
₹24,500–64,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–4 yrsNo B.Ed requiredCBSE
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Kaviattu English Medium School
₹23,000–55,000 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–7 yrsCBSE
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Christ Nagar Public School
₹21,000–41,500 /monthThiruvananthapuram2–7 yrsCBSE
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Top schools currently hiring — Thiruvananthapuram
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- All Saints Public School
1 open role
- Bright Centralschool
1 open role
- Christ Nagar Central School, Kuchapuram
1 open role
- Christ Nagar Public School
1 open role
- Kaviattu English Medium School
1 open role
- Mystical Rose School
1 open role
- Rajiv Gandhi National School
1 open role
- S H Jyothi Central School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Thiruvananthapuram
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)
- ₹22k–₹28k per month
- ₹2.6L– ₹3.4L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹30k–₹39k per month
- ₹3.6L– ₹4.7L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹37k–₹48k per month
- ₹4.4L– ₹5.8L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹50k–₹65k per month
- ₹6.1L– ₹7.9L per year (approx.)
When schools in Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram
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 Thiruvananthapuram 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.