HOD English

John Dewey International School· Est. 2017 · CBSE · Viluppuram
₹8.1L – ₹19.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–10 yrs3 openingsCloses 24 Aug
● posted 29 Jun

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Viluppuram.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹8.1L – ₹19.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD English in Viluppuram

₹8.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.1L – ₹19.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

John Dewey International School has opened applications for a HOD English in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. John Dewey International School in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at John Dewey International School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
John Dewey International School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Viluppuram · Est. 2017
2017
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
Vijaya S
PRINCIPAL
1930962
AFFILIATION
Viluppuram, Tamilnadu
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