Principal — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School Vacancy at St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School, Chennai

St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹10L – ₹16L / yrState Board15–19 yrs expPosted 7d ago

Key facts

Role
Principal — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
School
St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹16L per year
Experience
15–19 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School

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Job description

Overview

Now hiring: Principal — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School, a State Board 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: St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School is a State Board Day School in Egmore, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Principal — St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High 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 STATE BOARD school

State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.

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.

Common questions about this role

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

About St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School

St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

St. Anthony's Anglo Indian High School is a State Board Day School in Egmore, Chennai.

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