HOD Humanities — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School Opening — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School, Chennai
The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — 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
- ₹9.3L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School at The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School. Curriculum: ICSE. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
The Doveton Girls 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 Girls Higher Secondary School is a ICSE Day School in Vepery, Chennai.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — 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
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
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 do I apply for this HOD Humanities — The Doveton Girls Higher Secondary School vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
Where exactly is The Doveton Girls 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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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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