HOD Languages

St. Joseph's College· Est. 1888 · ICSE · Coonoor
₹13.0L – ₹19.5LICSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Oct
● posted 26 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE 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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Coonoor.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹13.0L – ₹19.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Coonoor

₹13.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹13.0L – ₹19.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹19.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Joseph's College is recruiting a HOD Languages in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. St. Joseph's College in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1888,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹13.0 LPA – ₹19.5 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 via the button on this listing so St. Joseph's College receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
St. Joseph's College
ICSE · Senior Secondary · Coonoor · Est. 1888 · 40:1 students per teacher
1888
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
40:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
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