HOD Commerce — St. John's English School, Chennai

Immediate opening: HOD Commerce at St. John's English School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St. John's English School in Chennai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1981, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Commerce leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.5 LPA – ₹25.2 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St. John's English School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.