Head of School — SHRI Krishnaswamy Vidyashram, Chennai

Est. 2019 · senior secondary · 914a
₹12.8L – ₹24.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 22 Dec
● posted 18 Jun

Job description

Overview

SHRI Krishnaswamy Vidyashram is recruiting a Head of School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. SHRI Krishnaswamy Vidyashram, established 2019, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as Head of School, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.8 LPA – ₹24.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the SHRI Krishnaswamy Vidyashram academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

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

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
SHRI Krishnaswamy Vidyashram
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2019
2019
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
PADMAVATHY V
PRINCIPAL
1931174
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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