HOD Humanities — Narayana Olympiad School Opening — Narayana Olympiad School, Chennai
Narayana Olympiad SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Narayana Olympiad School
- School
- Narayana Olympiad School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Narayana Olympiad School at Narayana Olympiad School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 9+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Narayana Olympiad School, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
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: Narayana Olympiad School is a CBSE Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Narayana Olympiad School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
About Narayana Olympiad School
Narayana Olympiad School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Narayana Olympiad School is a CBSE Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.
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