PGT History
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT History
- School
- Vedavalli Vidya Mandir
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹4.1L – ₹7.4L per year
- Experience
- 3–6 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
Compare against the market: PGT Teacher salary in Kanchipuram
PGT History salary in Kanchipuram — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
PGT History
at Vedavalli Vidya Mandir
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a PGT History at Vedavalli Vidya Mandir in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Vedavalli Vidya Mandir, established 2013, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: as PGT History, you own day-to-day classroom delivery for the assigned grades and sections — lesson planning, teaching, assessment design, and student feedback within the school's academic framework. Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver lessons aligned to the school's curriculum and pacing guide.
- Design classwork, homework, and assessments that test understanding and application.
- Maintain student performance records and share regular feedback with parents.
- Take part in academic reviews, faculty meetings, and professional development.
- Mentor students and contribute to the school's co-curricular life. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A strong academic background in the subject and a teaching qualification.
- Prior classroom experience at the relevant grade level.
- Patience, clarity, and a calm approach to classroom situations.
- Grade-appropriate written and spoken English.
- The discipline to plan, document, and review your own teaching. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹4.1 LPA – ₹7.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Vedavalli Vidya Mandir instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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.
What is the salary for this PGT History role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Where exactly is Vedavalli Vidya Mandir located?
The school is in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kanchipuram), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
What is the average PGT History salary in Kanchipuram?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, PGT History pay in Kanchipuram varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Vedavalli Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Vedavalli Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NACHAMMAI VENKATACHALAM
- Affiliation #
- 1930594
Vedavalli Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
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Interview questions & answers for PGT History
Common questions Indian schools ask for PGT History roles in Kanchipuram (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
2. Why did you choose teaching as a career?
Anchor it in a specific moment — a mentor, a classroom win, or an impact story on a student. Panels want authenticity plus a link to the future ("that's why I want to work with Grade X at your school"), not a scripted "I love kids" answer.
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical PGT History band in Kanchipuram (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
4. Why do you want to work at Vedavalli Vidya Mandir?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Kanchipuram campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. How should I prepare for the demo lesson?
Plan a 20-25 minute segment aligned to the CBSE curriculum for the exact grade the school specifies. Include a clear objective, 2-3 questioning prompts, a short activity, and a closing check-for-understanding. Bring a printed lesson plan for the observer.
6. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Vedavalli Vidya Mandir runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.