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Overview
St. Thomas Academy is recruiting a HOD Languages in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About St. Thomas Academy: a senior secondary institution in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. 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. 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 (₹12.6 LPA – ₹24.4 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. Thomas Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.