HOD English

Railway Higher Secondary School· Est. 1891 · CBSE · Chennai
₹9.8L – ₹17.5LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–9 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 22 Oct
● posted 5 Jun

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chennai.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.8L – ₹17.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD English in Chennai

₹9.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.8L – ₹17.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Railway Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: Railway Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1891, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.8 LPA – ₹17.5 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Railway Higher Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Railway Higher Secondary School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1891
1891
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
B KOUSALYA
PRINCIPAL
1980017
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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