Chennai: HOD English — Chennai Public School Job at Chennai Public School

Chennai Public School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹6.0L – ₹9.0L / yrCBSE5–12 yrs expPosted Yesterday

Key facts

Role
HOD English — Chennai Public School
School
Chennai Public School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
Experience
5–12 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Day
Est. 1995

Job description

Overview

Chennai Public School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Chennai Public School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 31+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Chennai Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD English.

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: Established CBSE school in Chennai.

What you'll handle as a HOD English — Chennai Public School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

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

What is the salary for this HOD English — Chennai Public 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.

Is English fluency required?

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

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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.

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.

About Chennai Public School

Chennai Public School is a day affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.

Established CBSE school in Chennai.

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Perks

Cashless health insurancePaid sabbatical after 5 yrsEPF + gratuitySubject-lead bonusLibrary + gym access