HOD Humanities — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹9.2L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 67+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Mylapore, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School?
Most HOD Humanities — Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School 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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
About Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1959, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Mylapore, Chennai.
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