Pre-Primary Teacher
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Key facts
- Role
- Pre-Primary Teacher
- School
- The Blue Mountains School
- City
- Nilgiri
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.4L – ₹5.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–7 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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Pre-Primary Teacher salary in Nilgiri — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Cambridge/IGCSE schools usually pay 15-30% above the CBSE median.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 65+ years.
Job description
Overview
The Blue Mountains School requires a Pre-Primary Teacher in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. The Blue Mountains School, established 1961, is a senior secondary school in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the Pre-Primary Teacher runs end-to-end subject delivery — planning, classroom teaching, formative and summative assessments, parent communication, and participation in academic review meetings. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's in the subject; B.Ed. preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and clear classroom communication.
- Experience with the relevant grade level (high-potential freshers welcome).
- Good classroom management with mixed-ability learners.
- Comfortable with the school's ERP and digital classroom tools. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.4 LPA – ₹5.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with The Blue Mountains School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
How do I apply for this Pre-Primary Teacher vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
Does The Blue Mountains School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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Key facts about The Blue Mountains School
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- Cambridge
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
The Blue Mountains School located in its own spacious buildings on a 4 acre campus on the southern slopes facing Ooty Valley.The School is a residential and co-educational institution established under the F.G. Pearce Educational and Charitable Trust, founded in 1961 by the late F.G. Pearce, the well-known educationist and a pioneer of the Indian Public school Movement, in association with a small group of people who has worked many years in the field of Education.
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