HOD English — Smt Narbada Devi J Agarwal V Vidyala, Chennai

Est. 1977
₹7.1L – ₹10.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs2 openingsCloses 13 Oct
● posted 21 Jun

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Smt Narbada Devi J Agarwal V Vidyala as a HOD English in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Smt Narbada Devi J Agarwal V Vidyala, established 1977, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹10.4 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Smt Narbada Devi J Agarwal V Vidyala. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  4. Principal
Smt Narbada Devi J Agarwal V Vidyala
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1977
1977
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
M LATHA
PRINCIPAL
1930105
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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