Librarian

Saraswathi Vidyalaya· Est. 1956 · CBSE · Chennai
₹1.5L – ₹3.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site2–5 yrs2 openings⏱ Closes 9 Oct
● posted 14 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Mentor a reading club or student library team.
·Manage circulation, cataloguing and digital subscriptions.
·Run weekly class library periods and reading sessions.
·Curate and maintain the library collection.
·Organise book fairs, author talks and reading challenges.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

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.

Career path

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  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹1.5L – ₹3.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — Librarian in Chennai

₹18.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹1.5L – ₹3.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹3.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Saraswathi Vidyalaya is looking for a Librarian in Chennai, Tamilnadu to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Saraswathi Vidyalaya, established 1956, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: as Librarian, you follow a clear daily routine aligned with school timings. The school provides training, equipment, and a structured reporting line. Day to day, you will:

  • Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.
  • Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.
  • Maintain the assigned register/log as required.
  • Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Requirements:
  • Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.
  • Reliability — on time, every working day.
  • Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.
  • Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.
  • A professional, service-oriented attitude. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹1.5 LPA – ₹3.3 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Saraswathi Vidyalaya hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Saraswathi Vidyalaya
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1956
1956
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
K S NATARAJAN
PRINCIPAL
1930666
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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