HOD Humanities — M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School, Chennai

Est. 2021
₹11.5L – ₹27.7LCBSEcontractOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 13 Nov
● posted 13 Jun

Job description

Overview

M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School, established 2021, runs as a senior secondary campus in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹27.7 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2021.

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 a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  4. Principal
M.ct.m. Chidambaram Chettyar School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2021
2021
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
JAYSHREE KIRAN
PRINCIPAL
1931462
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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