Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School

Modern Senior Secondary School· Est. 1969 · CBSE · Chennai
₹8.1L – ₹10.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site9–11 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 15 Jun

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

·Coordinate practicals/projects with the lab assistant where applicable.
·Support parent counselling sessions during the board year.
·Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.
·Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.
·Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks.

Requirements

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.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.1L – ₹10.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Modern Senior Secondary School in Chennai

₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹10.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full 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.

Modern Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · Est. 1969 · 27:1 students per teacher
1969
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
27:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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