HOD Languages
at CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- 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
- ₹13L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
HOD Languages 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.
HOD Languages
at CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
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- 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 looking for a HOD Languages in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a IB-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.5 LPA – ₹29.0 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Chennai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Chennai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I make a resume for a IB BOARD HOD Languages job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD Languages listing is usually welcome.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages 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 Languages roles in Chennai.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Languages application — CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Chennai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
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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