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HOD English

₹9.1L – ₹14L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Tirunelveli, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Best International School
City
Tirunelveli
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.1L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Tirunelveli — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.1L
per year
Typical
₹11.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Best International School is hiring a HOD English in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Best International School, established 2019, is a secondary campus in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.1 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Best International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the average HOD English salary in Tirunelveli?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Tirunelveli varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Best International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Best International School

Key facts about Best International School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
RAJESHWARI
Affiliation #
1931338
Address
323/5, KADAYANALLUR TO SENTHAMARAM MAIN ROAD, KAMPANERI, KANMANIYAPURM (POST), 323/5, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, 627751

Best International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu.

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