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HOD English

₹7.7L – ₹14L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 9 Sept
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Jeppiaar School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹14L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹10.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Jeppiaar School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Jeppiaar School in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jeppiaar School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What is the average HOD English salary in Chennai?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What is the salary for this HOD English role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Jeppiaar School

Key facts about Jeppiaar School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ANITHA IYYAPPAN
Affiliation #
1931345
Address
JEPPIAAR NAGAR, RAJIV GANDHI SALAI - OMR,CHENNAI, Jeppiaar Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600119

Jeppiaar School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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