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HOD Humanities

at San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar · Chennai · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.5L – ₹20L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 23d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.5L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 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
₹8.5L
per year
Typical
₹14.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar

27 days left

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a secondary setup, established 2021, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.5 LPA – ₹20.5 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar

Key facts about San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar

Key facts
Founded
2021
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
A PADMAPRIYA
Affiliation #
1931501
Address
NEAR VIJAYA NAGAR, VELACHERY, Near Vijaya Nagar, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600042

San Academy, Near Vijaya Nagar is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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