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HOD Humanities

at Pon Vidyashram Unique School, · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.2L – ₹17L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 18 Jul 14 days left
Chennai, TamilnaducontractPosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Pon Vidyashram Unique School,
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹13.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Pon Vidyashram Unique School,

14 days left

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 25+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Pon Vidyashram Unique School, has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: Pon Vidyashram Unique School, in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹17.4 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Pon Vidyashram Unique School, academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

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Can I negotiate the salary at Pon Vidyashram Unique School,?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Most reputable schools in Chennai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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Role details

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About the school

Pon Vidyashram Unique School,

Key facts about Pon Vidyashram Unique School,

Key facts
Founded
2001
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
REKHA V S
Affiliation #
1930179
Address
VIDYASHRAM GARDENS OPP VGP GOLDEN BEACH EAST COAST ROAD INJAMBAKKAM CHENNAI TAMIL NADU, Vidyashram Gardens Opp, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600041

Pon Vidyashram Unique School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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