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Overview
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.