HOD English — The Blue Mountains School, Nilgiri

Est. 1961 · senior secondary · Dilkhush Mahal, Ootacamund
₹12.4L – ₹27.5LCambridgefull-timeOn-site5–10 yrs1 openingsCloses 8 Nov
● posted 18 Jun

Job description

Overview

The Blue Mountains School has opened applications for a HOD English in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: The Blue Mountains School in Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1961, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹12.4 LPA – ₹27.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for The Blue Mountains School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1961.

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.

Working in a CAMBRIDGE school

This is a Cambridge / IGCSE school — syllabus-driven teaching, past-paper practice and Cambridge assessment standards apply.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nilgiri.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
The Blue Mountains School
Cambridge · Nilgiri · Est. 1961 · 10:1 students per teacher
1961
FOUNDED
Cambridge
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
10:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Nilgiri, Tamil Nadu
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