HOD English — Dharani International School, Tirunelveli

Est. 2012
₹12.6L – ₹29.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 13 Nov
● posted 6 Jun

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Dharani International School as a HOD English in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Dharani International School in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.6 LPA – ₹29.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Dharani International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Role details

Vacancies
2

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.

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 Tirunelveli.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Dharani International School
CBSE · Tirunelveli · Est. 2012
2012
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
DHIANESWARAN M
PRINCIPAL
1930480
AFFILIATION
Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu
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