Skip to main content
Salary disclosed by school

HOD English

at Brilliant School · Thanjavur · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹21L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Thanjavur, TamilnaducontractPosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.

Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Brilliant School
City
Thanjavur
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Thanjavur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11L
per year
Typical
₹16L
per year
Senior / high
₹21L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Brilliant School

Contact the school directly using the details below.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Brilliant School as a HOD English in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Brilliant School, established 2013, is a senior secondary campus in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.2 LPA – ₹21.0 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Brilliant School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Can I negotiate the salary at Brilliant School?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Brilliant School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Brilliant School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

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

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
Keep exploring

More roles like this

Teachers who saved this also saved

About the school

Brilliant School

Key facts about Brilliant School

Key facts
Founded
2013
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MURUGAN A
Affiliation #
1930498
Address
SURVEY NO. 38/15, 38/11A ADIRAMPATTINAM ROAD, PATTUKKOTTAI ROAD,PUDUKKOTTAI ULLUR VILLAGE, THANJAVUR., Survey No. 38/15, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, 614701

Brilliant School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.

See all school jobs →

Working at Brilliant School

Where this school is

Map loads as you scroll
Open in Google Maps →

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thanjavur.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Frequently asked questions

Explore similar searches