Chennai: Head of School — The Schram Academy Job at The Schram Academy

The Schram Academy
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹7.1L – ₹11L / yrCBSE7–11 yrs expPosted 14d ago

Key facts

Role
Head of School — The Schram Academy
School
The Schram Academy
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.1L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2001

Job description

Overview

Head of School — The Schram Academy at The Schram Academy, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 25+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.

The Schram Academy, a CBSE 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: The Schram Academy is a CBSE Day School in Maduravoyal, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — The Schram Academy

Contribute to school operations in line with the JD shared at the interview stage.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

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

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

The Schram Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

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About The Schram Academy

The Schram Academy is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The Schram Academy is a CBSE Day School in Maduravoyal, Chennai.

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