St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is hiring a Head of School — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Head of School — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- School
- St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.4L – ₹7.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a Head of School — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, is hiring a Head of School.
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. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Head of School — St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning.
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
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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 meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Where exactly is St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1875, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. Patrick's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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