Librarian
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Key facts
- Role
- Librarian
- School
- Sairam Vidyalaya
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹1.4L – ₹2.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
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Librarian
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sairam Vidyalaya invites applications for a Librarian in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sairam Vidyalaya, established 2010, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the Librarian reports into the assigned supervisor and follows a defined work schedule. Stable, full-time employment with clear expectations. What you will do:
- Be a dependable presence in the support function through the school day.
- Follow the school's protocols and dress code consistently.
- Help keep classrooms, common areas, or designated zones ready for use.
- Support school events, examinations, and large parent gatherings.
- Work with the support team to keep things running smoothly. Ideal candidate — you have:
- Steady prior experience in the same/similar function.
- The maturity to handle the school environment with care.
- A clean track record and verifiable references.
- The fitness and discipline the role demands.
- A genuine sense of ownership for the assigned area. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹1.4 LPA – ₹2.2 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sairam Vidyalaya instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Librarian interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for Librarian roles in Chennai.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I write an application email for this Librarian role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Librarian application — Sairam Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sairam Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sairam Vidyalaya
Key facts about Sairam Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MAYILVAHANAN C
- Affiliation #
- 1930478
Sairam Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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