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HOD Humanities

₹12L – ₹18L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 45d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹18L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
18 May 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.6L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 in Chennai, Tamilnadu is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063, established 1989, is a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹11.6 LPA – ₹17.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Where exactly is Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 located?

The school is in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Chennai.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities 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 is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063

Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063

Key facts
Founded
1989
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
V GOWRILAKSHMI
Affiliation #
1930147
Address
PLOT NO. 5063 Z BLOCK BELLY AREA ANNA NAGAR WEST CHENNAI, Plot No. 5063, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600040

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1989, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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