Chennai: HOD Languages — APL Global School Job at APL Global School
APL Global SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — APL Global School
- School
- APL Global School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 9–13 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
APL Global School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Languages — APL Global School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
APL Global School, a Cambridge school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Languages.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: APL Global School is a Cambridge Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — APL Global School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Cambridge IGCSE classrooms emphasise checkpoint, IG and A-level progression and structured exam preparation.
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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What is the salary for this HOD Languages — APL Global School role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
About APL Global School
APL Global School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
APL Global School is a Cambridge Day School in Thoraipakkam, Chennai.
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