Head of School — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School

₹8.4L – ₹11.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site9–12 yrsCloses 18 Aug
● posted 26 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Contribute to subject-department planning and resource banks.
·Maintain detailed answer-script feedback and improvement plans.
·Mentor a tutor group through the academic and emotional pressure of senior school.
·Participate in board-result analysis and the next cycle's improvement plan.
·Teach senior-secondary classes (Grades XI–XII) to board standard.

Requirements

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. NTT / KG
  2. PRT (Primary)
  3. TGT (Middle)
  4. PGT (Senior)
  5. HOD
  6. Vice Principal
  7. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.4L – ₹11.4L / yrMedical RoomTransportationWifiSmart ClassesWashroomsRampsDebatePicnics and excursion

Pay benchmark — Head of School — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School in Chennai

₹8.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.4L – ₹11.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹11.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Day to day, the Head of School — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School at Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — the school contacts shortlisted candidates directly.

Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School, 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: Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School is a CBSE Day School in Pallavaram, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a Head of School — Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School

Deliver advanced subject content, mentor a tutor group, prep students for boards and entrance tests, and contribute to subject-department planning.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

About teaching in Chennai

Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.

Vels Vidyashram Senior Secondary School
CBSE · Day School · Chennai · 20:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
Day School
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Pre Nursery - 12 Class
GRADES
["English", "Tamil"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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