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Key facts
- Role
- Head of School
- School
- Mahatma Global Gateway School
- City
- Madurai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
Head of School salary in Madurai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Mahatma Global Gateway School is hiring a Head of School in Madurai, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Mahatma Global Gateway School in Madurai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹11.5 LPA – ₹22.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Mahatma Global Gateway School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Mahatma Global Gateway School located?
The school is in Madurai, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What is the salary for this Head of School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What is the average Head of School salary in Madurai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Head of School pay in Madurai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Key facts about Mahatma Global Gateway School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEENA KARUPPIAH S
- Affiliation #
- 1930880
Mahatma Global Gateway School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Madurai, Tamilnadu.
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