Primary School Teacher Jobs in Chennai
Live PRT (Class 1-5) vacancies in Chennai.
As of 10 Oct 2026, 102 PRT vacancies are open in Chennai across at least 20 schools. Pay range: ₹21,000–₹72,500/month (median ₹37,500, from 20 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 80%, State Board 15% and ICSE 5% of the 20 listings shown. Median pay is ₹37,500 at CBSE schools and ₹42,000 at State Board schools. By school type: 8 senior secondary level and 5 secondary level. Top hiring: Agarwal Vidyalaya And Junior College, Bharati Vidyalaya Sr. Secondary School and Casagrand International School.
Updated
All dated listings here were posted in Sep 2026. They ask for 2+ years (median). By contract: 17 full-time and 3 contract. 12 of the 20 listings shown are for more than one post. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹2.6L – ₹8L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE · State Board · ICSE
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102 jobs for PRT in Chennai
Job results
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St.johns Public School · Est. 2012 · Senior Secondary Level₹33,000–60,500 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu2–5 yrsCBSE3 openingsPosted
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D.A.V. Public School · Est. 1990 · Day School₹36,500–47,000 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu3–6 yrsCBSEPostedPRT Teacher
St. Joseph International School (630303) · Middle Class₹20,500–26,000 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu3–5 yrsCBSEPostedPRT Teacher
Besant Arundale Sr Sec School · Est. 1973 · Independent₹31,000–37,000 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu3–5 yrsCBSE2 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
S.b.i.o.a. Model School · Est. 2024 · Senior Secondary Level₹34,000–72,500 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu3–6 yrsCBSEPosted
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Crescent School · Est. 1968 · Day School₹20,500–27,500 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu1–3 yrsCBSEPosted
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Sindhi Model Senior Secondary School · Est. 1975 · Day School₹32,500–63,500 /monthChennai, Tamil Nadu2–5 yrsCBSEPostedPRT Teacher
Icf Vidyaniketan · Est. 2018 · Secondary Level₹26,500–28,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu3–8 yrsCBSE3 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
St.johns Public School · Est. 2012 · Senior Secondary Level₹33,000–60,500 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu2–5 yrsCBSE3 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
D A V Public School · Est. 1990 · Senior Secondary Level₹24,000–41,500 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu2–6 yrsCBSE3 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 · Est. 1989 · Senior Secondary Level₹38,000–68,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu3–5 yrsCBSE2 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
Apex Pon Vidyashram · Est. 2008 · Senior Secondary Level₹23,500–30,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu1–4 yrsCBSE3 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
St.xaviers Public School · Est. 2014 · Secondary Level₹34,500–58,500 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu3–6 yrsCBSEPostedPRT Teacher
Narayana Olympiad School, 7/2 · Est. 2017 · Secondary Level₹21,500–29,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu3–7 yrsCBSEPostedPRT Teacher
Sri Chaitanya Techno School, No.4 · Est. 2018 · Secondary Level₹35,500–69,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu2–7 yrsCBSEPostedPRT Teacher
Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College · Est. 1974 · Senior Secondary Level₹28,500–57,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu2–4 yrsCBSE2 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
Thiruthangal Nadar Vidhyalaya · Est. 2010 · Senior Secondary Level₹30,000–33,000 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu3–7 yrsCBSE2 openingsPostedPRT Teacher
Bharati Vidyalaya Sr. Secondary School · Est. 1995 · Senior Secondary Level₹37,500–72,500 /monthChennai, Tamilnadu3–5 yrsCBSEPosted
PRT pay in Chennai
Median ₹34,167/month; most disclosed figures fall between ₹29,583 and ₹39,167/month. Based on 578 PRT listings in Chennai that state a salary.
Top schools currently hiring — PRT · Chennai
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Agarwal Vidyalaya And Junior College
1 open role
- Bharati Vidyalaya Sr. Secondary School
1 open role
Casagrand International School1 open role
- Don Bosco School Of Excellence
1 open role
Hilton Matriculation Higher Secondary School1 open role
- Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Avadi-poonamallee Road Vivekananda
1 open role
- Kalaimagal Vidyalaya High School
1 open role
- Krm Public School, 274
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — PRT · Chennai
Monthly pay ranges derived from 20 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹18k–₹29k per month
- ₹2.1L– ₹3.5L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹25k–₹40k per month
- ₹3.0L– ₹4.8L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹30k–₹49k per month
- ₹3.6L– ₹5.9L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹41k–₹67k per month
- ₹4.9L– ₹8.0L per year (approx.)
When schools in Chennai hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a PRT in Chennai
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the PRT qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Chennai that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every PRT shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.