HOD Humanities — Greenfield Chennai International School Vacancy at Greenfield Chennai International School, Chennai

Greenfield Chennai International School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹7.3L – ₹12L / yrCBSE8–13 yrs expPosted 9d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Greenfield Chennai International School
School
Greenfield Chennai International School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.3L – ₹12L per year
Experience
8–13 years
Posted
14 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2013

Job description

Overview

Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Greenfield Chennai International School at Greenfield Chennai International School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 13+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.

Greenfield Chennai 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: Greenfield Chennai International School is a CBSE Day School in Madavaram, Chennai.

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

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a CBSE school

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

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

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Greenfield Chennai International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

About Greenfield Chennai International School

Greenfield Chennai International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Greenfield Chennai International School is a CBSE Day School in Madavaram, Chennai.

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