HOD Languages
APL Global School· Cambridge · Chennai
₹11.6L – ₹12.2LCambridgefull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openings⏱ Closes 22 Dec
● posted 13 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
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
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
Career path
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Salary & benefits
₹11.6L – ₹12.2L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Chennai
₹11.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.6L – ₹12.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
APL Global School is a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 1 position open. Indicative pay: ₹11.6 LPA–₹12.2 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.
APL Global School
Cambridge · Chennai · 20:1 students per teacher
Cambridge
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu