HOD Science — M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School Vacancy at M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Chennai
M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Science — M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School
- School
- M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Science — M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School — M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: CAMBRIDGE. The school has been running for 17+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School, a Cambridge school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Science.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School is a Cambridge Day School in Mylapore, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Science — M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most Cambridge / IGCSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Science — M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
About M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School
M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School is a day school affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2009, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettyar International School is a Cambridge Day School in Mylapore, Chennai.
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