HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout
- City
- Kanchipuram
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Kanchipuram — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout
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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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu at Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.7 LPA – ₹26.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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What is the average HOD English salary in Kanchipuram?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Kanchipuram. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout
Key facts about Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- C VANITHA
- Affiliation #
- 1930808
Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Indra Priyadharshini Nagar Layout is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.
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