HOD English

₹11.7L – ₹20.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 20 Oct
● posted 9 Jun

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kotagiri.

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

Salary & benefits

₹11.7L – ₹20.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD English in Kotagiri

₹11.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.7L – ₹20.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Thamarai International School has opened applications for a HOD English in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Thamarai International School in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD English, 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.7 LPA – ₹20.2 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Thamarai International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Thamarai International School
CBSE · Kotagiri · 30:1 students per teacher
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
K.K. Parthiban
PRINCIPAL
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu
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