Head of School — Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Thanakkankulam, Madurai

Est. 2022
₹8.4L – ₹17.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 10 Oct
● posted 15 Jun

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Head of School at Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Thanakkankulam in Madurai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Thanakkankulam in Madurai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2022,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.4 LPA – ₹17.5 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Thanakkankulam will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Madurai.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Maharishi Vidya Mandir, Thanakkankulam
CBSE · Madurai · Est. 2022
2022
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
RAMALAKSHMI R
PRINCIPAL
1931554
AFFILIATION
Madurai, Tamilnadu
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