Teacher (School) job description template

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India format for the teacher (school) job description, central rules as of 30 Oct 2026. State rules vary.

A school teacher plans lessons, teaches a class, assesses students and communicates with parents. A compliant posting names the level and subject, the board (CBSE, ICSE or state), required qualifications including teacher eligibility tests, class sizes, and working hours including non-teaching duties.

At a glance

  • State the board, grade levels and subject.
  • List the qualifications: the degree, B.Ed. and the eligibility test, where your school requires them.
  • Say how much of the day is teaching versus other duties.

Template

Teacher (School)
[COMPANY] | [CITY or Remote] | [Full-time / Part-time / Contract]

PAY: Fixed INR [AMOUNT] per month plus [INCENTIVE RULE or "none"]. In-hand pay is about INR [AMOUNT] after deductions. Benefits: [PF / ESI / LEAVE / OTHER, only what applies]

SUMMARY
A school teacher plans lessons, teaches a class, assesses students and communicates with parents. At [COMPANY] you will [OUTCOME FOR THE FIRST YEAR] and report to [TITLE].

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and teach [SUBJECT] to classes [GRADES] following the [BOARD] curriculum
- Assess students through tests and assignments, and give feedback
- Maintain a positive, safe classroom
- Maintain records and report cards accurately
- Communicate with parents at parent-teacher meetings
- Take part in school events and assigned duties
- Support students who need extra help

REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate or postgraduate in [SUBJECT]
- B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification, where required for the level
- Teacher eligibility test (TET / CTET) where required for the class and school type
- Good command of [LANGUAGES] for instruction
- [N] years of teaching experience, or freshers welcome if true

NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with digital teaching tools
- Experience with [BOARD] assessments
- Co-curricular skills such as sports or music

HOW WE HIRE
[Interview rounds, any test, timeline. Say that applicants never pay a fee.]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
[COMPANY] considers all qualified applicants without regard to gender, caste, religion, disability or any other protected ground. To request an adjustment, contact [EMAIL].

Duties are written from the role descriptions in India's National Classification of Occupations (NCO-2015) for school teaching roles, and checked against the National Career Service portal. Where a National Skills Qualifications Framework qualification pack exists for the job, compare it with your duties on the National Qualifications Register.

How to customize it

  • Qualifications: minimum teacher qualifications for classes I to VIII are set under the Right to Education framework and NCTE norms. Check which apply to your school type.
  • Safety: schools should run a background check on all staff who work with children. Collect consent before checking.
  • Pay and benefits: do not claim pay "as per norms" without stating the basis.
  • Working hours: state timings, including preparation, and any weekend or exam duty.
  • Level: delete the junior or senior wording that does not apply, and cut every requirement you would not screen for.
  • Pay: show fixed pay and variable pay separately and state what is in-hand. Enter only figures you have approved.

How to post it on LiveRec

  1. Open Jobs and choose Post a job.
  2. Choose Use a template or a previous job, Describe it with AI, or Create a new job from scratch.
  3. Paste the summary, responsibilities and requirements into the Description step, then complete the screening and assessment steps.
  4. Use Preview posting to see what candidates see, then choose Post job.

Steps and limits are in Post a job on LiveRec. When the applicants arrive, use the teacher (school) interview questions.

FAQ

Is a TET required to teach? For many classes I to VIII posts, yes under national norms. Requirements vary by school type and state, so check yours and state it in the posting.

Can I hire a teacher without a B.Ed.? For some levels and school types, no. Check NCTE and your state rules before you set the qualification line.

Next step

Fill the placeholders, check the finished text against how to write a job description, and post it. Build a scorecard from the requirements list.

Sources

  • National Classification of Occupations 2015, Directorate General of Employment: https://dge.gov.in/nco-2015
  • National Career Service portal, job role information: https://www.ncs.gov.in/
  • National Qualifications Register, qualification packs: https://nqr.gov.in
  • Ministry of Labour and Employment: https://labour.gov.in
  • National Council for Teacher Education: https://ncte.gov.in/

This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and your situation may differ. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified adviser.