HOD Humanities — Nathella Vidhyodaya, Chennai
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Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at Nathella Vidhyodaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Nathella Vidhyodaya in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.2 LPA – ₹25.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Nathella Vidhyodaya. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What you'll handle
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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- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
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