Chennai: Principal — Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School Job at Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- Principal — Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 11–14 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Principal — Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 19+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, is hiring a Principal.
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: Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Sembakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a Principal — Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Set the academic calendar, drive curriculum standards, chair leadership meetings, and represent the school with parents, regulators and the community.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Chennai), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
About Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 2007, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Sembakkam, Chennai.
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