Chennai: HOD English — St. John’s English School & Junior College Job at St. John’s English School & Junior College
St. John’s English School & Junior CollegeKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. John’s English School & Junior College
- School
- St. John’s English School & Junior College
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — St. John’s English School & Junior College at St. John’s English School & Junior College, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 45+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
St. John’s English School & Junior College, a CBSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. John’s English School & Junior College
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
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.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. John’s English School & Junior College follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
About St. John’s English School & Junior College
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1981, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
St. John’s English School & Junior College is a CBSE Day School in Besant Nagar, Chennai.
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