Head of School — St. John's International Residential School, Chennai

Est. 1993
₹8.2L – ₹21.8LCBSEpart-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 19 Oct
● posted 1 Jun

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: Head of School at St. John's International Residential School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St. John's International Residential School in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the Head of School is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.2 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. John's International Residential School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1993.

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
St. John's International Residential School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1993
1993
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
M WINFRED CHELLIAH
PRINCIPAL
1930140
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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