Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School Vacancy at Modern Senior Secondary School, Chennai
Modern Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School
- School
- Modern Senior Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 9–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School at Modern Senior Secondary School. The school has been running for 57+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Modern Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Modern Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Nanganallur, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School
Teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII), prepare students for board exams, set and moderate question papers, and mentor career-stage students.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How much experience do I need for this Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
About Modern Senior Secondary School
Modern Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1969, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Modern Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Nanganallur, Chennai.
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