HOD Languages — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai
Est. 1888 · senior secondary · English medium
₹7.4L – ₹21.8LICSEcontractOn-site6–8 yrs2 openingsCloses 12 Dec
● posted 13 Sep
Job description
Overview
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, established 1888, is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.4 LPA–₹21.8 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. 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.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1888.
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 an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
Career path
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- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
ICSE · Chennai · Est. 1888 · 20:1 students per teacher
1888
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
1 - 12 Class
GRADES
["English"]
LANGUAGES
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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