HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya Opening — Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chennai
Chinmaya VidyalayaKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.7L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya — Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 37+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Languages.
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: Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya
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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya?
Most HOD Languages — Chinmaya Vidyalaya roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
About Chinmaya Vidyalaya
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a CBSE Day School in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
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