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Head of School

₹7.4L – ₹21L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 19 Jul 16 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 37d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
Head of School
School
Vidhyaarsh Public School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
19 Jul 2026
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Head of School

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Vidhyaarsh Public School is recruiting a Head of School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Vidhyaarsh Public School, established 2023, is a secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.4 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Vidhyaarsh Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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Role details

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About the school

Vidhyaarsh Public School

Key facts about Vidhyaarsh Public School

Key facts
Founded
2023
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Padmavathy
Affiliation #
1931710
Address
NO 3, PERUMAL KOVIL STREET, BATHTIMED,, MANGADU ROAD, KUMANANCHAVADI, CHENNAI , CHENNAI, No 3, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600056

Vidhyaarsh Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2023, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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