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HOD Humanities

₹10L – ₹12L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St. Bedes Academy
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹12L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026
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HOD Humanities

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  • 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

Join St. Bedes Academy in Chennai, Tamilnadu as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St. Bedes Academy in Chennai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2014,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.2 LPA – ₹12.1 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St. Bedes Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

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What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

St. Bedes Academy

Key facts about St. Bedes Academy

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
EDWARD M
Affiliation #
1930681
Address
37, SANTHOME HIGH ROAD,, 37, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600004

St. Bedes Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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