HOD English
Jawahar Vidyalaya SR SEC School· Est. 1966 · CBSE · Chennai
₹12.6L – ₹22.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 26 Dec
● posted 17 Sep
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Working in a CBSE school
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Career path
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Salary & benefits
₹12.6L – ₹22.4L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD English in Chennai
₹12.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.6L – ₹22.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹22.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Jawahar Vidyalaya SR SEC School, established 1966, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school is hiring a HOD English. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹12.6 LPA–₹22.4 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
Jawahar Vidyalaya SR SEC School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1966
1966
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
CHITRA S
PRINCIPAL
1930007
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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