Mount Litera Zee School is hiring a Principal — Mount Litera Zee School in Chennai
Mount Litera Zee SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Mount Litera Zee School
- School
- Mount Litera Zee School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 14–16 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Mount Litera Zee School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Principal — Mount Litera Zee School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 8+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Mount Litera Zee School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.
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: Mount Litera Zee School is a CBSE Day School in Navalur, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Mount Litera Zee School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 qualifications are required for a Principal — Mount Litera Zee School?
Most Principal — Mount Litera Zee School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About Mount Litera Zee School
Mount Litera Zee School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Mount Litera Zee School is a CBSE Day School in Navalur, Chennai.
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