HOD English — Saraswathi Vidyalaya, Chennai
Est. 1956 · senior secondary · English medium · 238 Arcot Road
₹10.1L – ₹10.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 27 Jan
● posted 29 Oct
Job description
Overview
Saraswathi Vidyalaya, established 1956, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a HOD English. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹10.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group.
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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
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.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
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- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
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- Principal
Saraswathi Vidyalaya
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1956
1956
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
K S NATARAJAN
PRINCIPAL
1930666
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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