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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹26L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Viluppuram, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
John Dewey International School
City
Viluppuram
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹26L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026
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HOD Humanities

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  • 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

John Dewey International School is recruiting a HOD Humanities in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. John Dewey International School in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹10.6 LPA – ₹26.1 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so John Dewey International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

John Dewey International School

Key facts about John Dewey International School

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Vijaya S
Affiliation #
1930962
Address
3/250, EAST PONDY ROAD, PANNANKUPPAM NEAR KOLIYANUR VILLUPURAM, 3/250, Viluppuram, Tamilnadu, 605108

John Dewey International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu.

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