Principal — Sri Chaitanya School Vacancy at Sri Chaitanya School, Chennai
Sri Chaitanya SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Sri Chaitanya School
- School
- Sri Chaitanya School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 12–17 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Day to day, the Principal — Sri Chaitanya School at Sri Chaitanya School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 8+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Sri Chaitanya School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.
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: Sri Chaitanya School is a CBSE Day School in Jafferkhanpet, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Sri Chaitanya School
Own the school's strategic plan, build and coach the leadership team, manage budgets and infrastructure, and steer culture from assembly to award day.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
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Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
About Sri Chaitanya School
Sri Chaitanya School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Sri Chaitanya School is a CBSE Day School in Jafferkhanpet, Chennai.
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