HOD English — St. John's International Residential School, Chennai
Est. 1993 · senior secondary · English medium · Palanjur
₹8.3L – ₹8.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs2 openingsCloses 1 Mar
● posted 1 Nov
Job description
Overview
St. John's International Residential School, established 1993, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
The school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.3 LPA–₹8.8 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing.
Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
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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St. John's International Residential School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1993
1993
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
M WINFRED CHELLIAH
PRINCIPAL
1930140
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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