HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
Apply for HOD Humanities at CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar is hiring a HOD Humanities in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. A full-time role — a IB-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar runs as a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a IB-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.1 LPA – ₹16.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Can I negotiate the salary at CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (IB) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?
Most HOD Humanities 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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
A leading international schools group is committed to excellence in independent education for children aged 3-19 years. Offering two of the most competitive and holistic international curricula, CIE and IB Diploma Programme, CPS Global School aims to nurture students to adapt to, deal with, and even welcome an ever changing and increasingly globalised environment.
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