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