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

Est. 1981
₹7.3L – ₹19.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Nov
● posted 5 Jun

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Languages to join St. John's English School in Chennai, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About St. John's English School: a senior secondary institution in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1981,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.3 LPA – ₹19.3 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. John's English School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
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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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

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  4. Principal
St. John's English School
CBSE · Chennai · Est. 1981
1981
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ANITHA EDISON
PRINCIPAL
1930005
AFFILIATION
Chennai, Tamilnadu
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