Head of School — National Public School Opening — National Public School, Chennai

National Public School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹9.6L – ₹14L / yrCBSE11–15 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — National Public School
School
National Public School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹14L per year
Experience
11–15 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day School
Est. 1959

Job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a Head of School — National Public School at National Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 67+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

National Public 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: CBSE schools network in South India.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — National Public School

Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

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

How much experience do I need for this Head of School — National Public 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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

About National Public School

National Public School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 1000+.

CBSE schools network in South India.

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Perks

Cashless health insurancePaid sabbatical after 5 yrsEPF + gratuitySubject-lead bonusLibrary + gym access

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