TGT Social Studies
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Key facts
- Role
- TGT Social Studies
- School
- Sherwood Hall SR SEC School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.3L – ₹7.2L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
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TGT Social Studies
at Sherwood Hall SR SEC School
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- 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
Sherwood Hall SR SEC School is hiring a TGT Social Studies in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Sherwood Hall SR SEC School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1971,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as TGT Social Studies, you are a core member of the academic team — structured teaching, regular planning, assessment design, and student mentorship across the academic year. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹4.3 LPA – ₹7.2 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sherwood Hall SR SEC School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this TGT Social Studies vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What is the average TGT Social Studies salary in Chennai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, TGT Social Studies pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the salary for this TGT Social Studies role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What questions are asked in a TGT Social Studies interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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Role details
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Key facts about Sherwood Hall SR SEC School
- Founded
- 1971
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- P DIVA KRISHNA
- Affiliation #
- 1930022
Sherwood Hall SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
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