HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Saraswathi Central School
- City
- Viluppuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹9.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
HOD English
at Saraswathi Central School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu at Saraswathi Central School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Saraswathi Central School, established 2024, runs as a senior secondary campus in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹9.3 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Saraswathi Central School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Saraswathi Central School
Key facts about Saraswathi Central School
- Founded
- 2024
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUBASHRI S
- Affiliation #
- 1931658
Saraswathi Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu.
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