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HOD English

at Chennai Public School · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.4L – ₹26.5L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Chennai, ChennaicontractPosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Chennai Public School
City
Chennai
State
Chennai
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10.4L – ₹26.5L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
25 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Chennai — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.4L
per year
Typical
₹18.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Chennai Public School

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 16+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Chennai Public School in Chennai, Chennai. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Chennai Public School in Chennai, Chennai operates as a senior secondary school, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.4 LPA – ₹26.5 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 via the button on this listing so Chennai Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

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

Can I negotiate the salary at Chennai Public School?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

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 English 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.

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About the school

Chennai Public School

Key facts about Chennai Public School

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
15:1
Address
Global Education Campus, TH Road, SH 50, Global Education Campus, TH Road, SH 50, Chennai, Chennai, 600124

Chennai Public School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Chennai, Chennai. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.

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