Chennai: Principal — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School Job at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- School
- The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹30L per year
- Experience
- 8–20 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE 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: The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
Lead the academic vision, hire and mentor faculty, manage parent and board relations, and own school-wide outcomes from admissions to results day.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
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
What qualifications are required for a Principal — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School?
Most Principal — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
About The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1888, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
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