Chennai: Gatekeeper — Orchids The International School Job at Orchids The International School
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Gatekeeper — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.7L – ₹2.4L per year
- Experience
- 0–3 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Gatekeeper — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 24+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Orchids The International School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Gatekeeper.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure smooth functioning of assigned facilities/equipment
- Coordinate with vendors and support staff
- Follow safety and security protocols at all times
- Report issues to the maintenance head promptly
Requirements:
- 0-3 years of relevant experience
- Relevant ITI/diploma/certification; school or institutional experience preferred
About the school: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Gatekeeper — Orchids The International School
Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
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
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Orchids The International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
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Perks
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