Primary School Teacher — Chennai
Chennai Public School· Est. 1995 · CBSE · Chennai
₹3.8L – ₹5.4LCBSEcontractOn-site4–8 yrs⏱ Closes 18 Sep
● posted 5 Jun
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1995.
What you'll handle
·Plan and deliver lessons in your subject across assigned grades.
·Set and grade assessments to the school calendar.
·Mentor a homeroom group and stay in touch with parents.
·Contribute to one co-curricular activity.
·Participate in department PD and meetings.
Requirements
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.
Career path
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Salary & benefits
₹3.8L – ₹5.4L / yrCashless health insurancePaid sabbatical after 5 yrsEPF + gratuitySubject-lead bonusLibrary + gym access
Pay benchmark — Primary School Teacher — Chennai in Chennai
₹3.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹3.8L – ₹5.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹5.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
About the role
Chennai Public School is hiring a Primary School Teacher — Chennai to join our Day school in Chennai. You will work with a collaborative team to deliver high-impact learning aligned to the CBSE curriculum.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to the CBSE curriculum and our learner profile
- Assess student progress through formative and summative tasks, and share timely feedback
- Differentiate instruction to support mixed-ability classrooms, including learners with additional needs
- Partner with parents and the pastoral team to support student wellbeing
- Contribute to subject planning, school events, and ongoing professional development
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the subject area; B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification
- 1–5 years of relevant classroom experience, preferably with CBSE schools
- Strong subject knowledge, classroom management, and communication skills
- Comfortable with ed-tech tools (Google Workspace, learning management systems)
Nice to have
- Prior experience leading a grade level, club, or co-curricular activity
- Exposure to project-based or inquiry-led pedagogy
- Postgraduate qualification in education or the subject area
What we offer
- Competitive salary (₹0.3–0.5 LPA based on experience)
- Professional development budget and structured mentoring
- Health insurance, transport allowance, and on-campus meals where applicable
- Supportive leadership and a culture that values teacher voice
Chennai Public School
CBSE · Day · Chennai · Est. 1995
1995
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Day
LEVEL
Chennai, Tamil Nadu