HOD English

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tapovanam 9-b Taylors· Est. 1968 · CBSE · Chennai
₹9.0L – ₹23.6LCBSEcontractOn-site5–10 yrs2 openingsCloses 22 Sep
● posted 4 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1968.

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
2

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.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.0L – ₹23.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD English in Chennai

₹9.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.0L – ₹23.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹23.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tapovanam 9-b Taylors in Chennai, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. School profile: Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tapovanam 9-b Taylors in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.0 LPA – ₹23.6 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tapovanam 9-b Taylors hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tapovanam 9-b Taylors
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chennai · Est. 1968
1968
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VIJAYA dEVANATHAN
PRINCIPAL
1930025
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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