HOD English — Sri Bala Vidyalaya School, Chennai

Applications are open for a HOD English at Sri Bala Vidyalaya School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: Sri Bala Vidyalaya School in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.0 LPA – ₹11.8 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sri Bala Vidyalaya School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.