HOD English

Orchids The International School invites applications for a HOD English in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Orchids The International School in Chennai, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹11.4 LPA – ₹24.5 LPA).
• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Orchids The International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.