HOD Languages

Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road· Est. 2003 · CBSE · Chennai
₹13.0L – ₹15.8LCBSEcontractOn-site7–12 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 31 Oct
● posted 3 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2003.

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

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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  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹13.0L – ₹15.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Chennai

₹13.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹13.0L – ₹15.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road invites applications for a HOD Languages in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road, established 2003, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹13.0 LPA – ₹15.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Pon Vidyashram, Sapthagiri Nagar Arcot Road
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 2003
2003
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
S CATHERIN REBACCA VANITHA
PRINCIPAL
1930212
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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