HOD Languages

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063· Est. 1989 · CBSE · Chennai
₹12.4L – ₹17.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 31 Oct
● posted 13 Jun

Why apply

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.4L – ₹17.3L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Chennai

₹12.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.4L – ₹17.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Languages at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063, established 1989, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.4 LPA – ₹17.3 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Plot No. 5063
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
V GOWRILAKSHMI
PRINCIPAL
1930147
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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