HOD English — Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Manacaud - Attukal, Thiruvananthapuram

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Manacaud - Attukal in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Manacaud - Attukal, established 1982, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD English 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Manacaud - Attukal. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.