HOD Humanities — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School Opening — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai, Tamil Nadufull-time₹6.2L – ₹8.9L / yrState Board8–11 yrs expPosted 11d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
School
Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School
City
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
Board
State Board
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹6.2L – ₹8.9L per year
Experience
8–11 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 1910

Job description

Overview

Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School at Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 116+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School, a State Board 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: Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.

What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.

Working in a STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Working conditions

Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.

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

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School?

Most HOD Humanities — Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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About Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1910, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Sacred Heart Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Gopalapuram, Chennai.

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