HOD Humanities

Join the faculty at Alpha School as a HOD Humanities in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Alpha School, established 2013, is a senior 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 HOD Humanities 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. Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.4 LPA – ₹26.3 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Alpha School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.