HOD English — Chettinad Vidyashram, Chennai

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Chettinad Vidyashram in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.0 LPA – ₹17.9 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Chettinad Vidyashram can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.