Head of School — Velammal Vidyalaya, No. 122 Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kanchipuram

Velammal Vidyalaya, No. 122 Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is hiring a Head of School. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Velammal Vidyalaya, No. 122 Rajiv Gandhi Salai in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the Head of School reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.2 LPA – ₹11.0 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 Velammal Vidyalaya, No. 122 Rajiv Gandhi Salai instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.