HOD English — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School Vacancy at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- School
- Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹8.4L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 101+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD English.
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: Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.
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
How do I apply for this HOD English — Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
About Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1925, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
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