The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is hiring a HOD Humanities — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School in Chennai
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- School
- The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Humanities — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: ICSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Chennai
Chennai schools span Matriculation, CBSE, ICSE and IB, with strong English-medium demand across the city.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Where exactly is The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School located?
The school is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
About The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1888, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The Doveton Boys Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
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