Chennai: HOD Humanities — Chennai Public School Job at Chennai Public School
Chennai Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Chennai Public School
- School
- Chennai Public School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai Public School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Humanities — Chennai Public School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Campus size: 500-1000. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Chennai Public School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
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 Humanities — Chennai Public School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Chennai Public School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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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