HOD English
Metro English Medium School· Est. 1970 · CBSE · Chennai
₹7.6L – ₹12.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 18 Dec
● posted 19 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
- 1
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Salary & benefits
₹7.6L – ₹12.3L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD English in Chennai
₹7.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.6L – ₹12.3L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.3L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Metro English Medium School, established 1970, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a HOD English. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹7.6 LPA–₹12.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.
What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.
Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.
Metro English Medium School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1970
1970
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
S KAMALA
PRINCIPAL
1930094
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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