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HOD English

₹7.8L – ₹8.1L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Rishs International School
City
Kanchipuram
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹8.1L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kanchipuram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.8L
per year
Typical
₹8.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹8.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Rishs International School requires a HOD English in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Rishs International School in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹7.8 LPA – ₹8.1 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Rishs International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Kanchipuram.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

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 is the average HOD English salary in Kanchipuram?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Kanchipuram. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Rishs International School

Key facts about Rishs International School

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
A MANOHARAN
Affiliation #
1930979
Address
14/2A ,KUNDRATHUR MAIN ROAD, MANGADU, 14/2a, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, 600122

Rishs International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.

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