Gateway International School is hiring a HOD Humanities — Gateway International School in Chennai

Gateway International School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹8.1L – ₹12L / yrCBSE9–13 yrs expPosted 22d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Gateway International School
School
Gateway International School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.1L – ₹12L per year
Experience
9–13 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2017

Job description

Overview

Gateway International School (Chennai, Tamil Nadu) is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities — Gateway International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.

Gateway International School, a CBSE 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: Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Gateway International School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

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

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Gateway International School role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — Gateway International School role?

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Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

About Gateway International School

Gateway International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Gateway International School is a CBSE Day School in Neelankarai, Chennai.

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