Chennai: HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School Job at Orchids The International School
Orchids The International SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School
- School
- Orchids The International School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School at Orchids The International School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Orchids The International 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: Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Pallikaranai, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Orchids The International 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
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities — Orchids The International School role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
About Orchids The International School
Orchids The International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Orchids The International School is a CBSE Day School in Pallikaranai, Chennai.
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