HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School Vacancy at Shiv Nadar School, Chennai
Shiv Nadar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School
- School
- Shiv Nadar School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School — Shiv Nadar School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: IB BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Shiv Nadar School, a IB 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: Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an IB BOARD school
This is an IB school — inquiry-led teaching, transdisciplinary planning, ATL skills and formal IB documentation are part of daily work.
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
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shiv Nadar School follows the IB curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Shiv Nadar School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About Shiv Nadar School
Shiv Nadar School is a day school affiliated to IB Board, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Shiv Nadar School is a IB Board Day School in Adyar, Chennai.
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