Chennai: HOD English — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School Job at The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School
- School
- The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.9L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD English — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Girls 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 Girls Higher Secondary School, a ICSE school in Chennai, is hiring a HOD English.
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 Girls Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
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
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
About The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School
The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 1855, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
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