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HOD English

₹13L – ₹24L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 18 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Sriram Vidhya Mandir School
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.9L
per year
Typical
₹18.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sriram Vidhya Mandir School in Chennai, Tamilnadu is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Sriram Vidhya Mandir School, established 2022, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.9 LPA – ₹24.2 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sriram Vidhya Mandir School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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What qualifications are required for a HOD English?

Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

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Role details

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About the school

Sriram Vidhya Mandir School

Key facts about Sriram Vidhya Mandir School

Key facts
Founded
2022
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SONAL R DESAI
Affiliation #
1931608
Address
NO.1, STEPHENSON LANE, VYASARPADI, CHENNAI, No.1, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600039

Sriram Vidhya Mandir School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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