HOD Humanities — St.Jude's Public School And Junior College, Kotagiri

A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at St.Jude's Public School And Junior College in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. St.Jude's Public School And Junior College in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1979,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.7 LPA – ₹23.5 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.Jude's Public School And Junior College. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.