HOD Humanities — Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School, Chennai

Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School in Chennai, Chennai. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School in Chennai, Chennai: a senior secondary institution, established 2017, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.1 LPA – ₹26.0 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Chettinad - Sarvalokaa Education, International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.