Chennai: Head of School — Shiv Nadar School Job at Shiv Nadar School
Shiv Nadar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — Shiv Nadar School
- School
- Shiv Nadar School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Shiv Nadar School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a Head of School — Shiv Nadar School. Curriculum: IB BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Shiv Nadar School, a IB Board school in Chennai, is hiring a Head of School.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the school's academic and operational vision
- Mentor faculty and coordinators
- Engage with parents and the management committee
- Drive curriculum and student outcomes
Requirements:
- 8-20 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate degree with B.Ed; proven leadership track record
About the school: Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — Shiv Nadar School
Take ownership of the role's deliverables and partner with the appropriate department leads.
Working in an IB BOARD school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
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
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shiv Nadar School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Shiv Nadar School
Shiv Nadar School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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