Head of School — Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda, Chennai

Est. 1981
₹8.3L – ₹11.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 5 Nov
● posted 29 May

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda as a Head of School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1981, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.2 LPA – ₹11.0 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Requirements

Role details

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Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1981
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SYLASREE VASUNATH
PRINCIPAL
1930129
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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