HOD Humanities — Nathella Vidhyodaya, Chennai

Est. 2015 · senior secondary · English medium · Nsc Street
₹9.2L – ₹25.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 21 Nov
● posted 22 Jun

Job description

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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Role details

Vacancies
2

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.

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
Nathella Vidhyodaya
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2015
2015
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SAMITA BASU
PRINCIPAL
1930811
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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