HOD Humanities

Mahatma Gandhi International School· Est. 2008 · CBSE · Cuddalore
₹10.7L – ₹17.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs2 openingsCloses 25 Sep
● posted 7 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
2

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

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Cuddalore.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.7L – ₹17.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Cuddalore

₹10.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.7L – ₹17.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Mahatma Gandhi International School invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Mahatma Gandhi International School in Cuddalore, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2008, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.7 LPA – ₹17.0 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mahatma Gandhi International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Mahatma Gandhi International School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Cuddalore · Est. 2008
2008
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
JACULINE PRIYA
PRINCIPAL
1930243
AFFILIATION
Cuddalore, Tamilnadu
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