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HOD Humanities

₹9.8L – ₹17L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Chennai, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.8L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Chennai — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.8L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

28 days left

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Chennai, Tamilnadu. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden, established 2016, is a senior secondary school in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.8 LPA – ₹16.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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About the school

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

Key facts about Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LAVANYA R
Affiliation #
1930831
Address
A.V. GARDEN, JAYAPRIYA NAGAR,MANAPAKKAM MAIN ROAD, KOLAPAKKAM, A.v. Garden, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 600128

Velammal Bodhi Campus, A.v. Garden is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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