HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Chennai
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.3L – ₹12.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet in Chennai, Chennai is accepting applications for a HOD Languages. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. About the institution: Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet in Chennai, Chennai — a senior secondary setup, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.3 LPA – ₹12.8 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Languages job?
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Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages?
Most HOD Languages roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Where exactly is Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet located?
The school is in Chennai, Chennai. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Role details
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Key facts about Velammal Vidhyashram CBSE Surapet
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 26:1
We started with a small school, few students, one Velammal Educational Trust and a dedicated set of teachers back in 1986. Today we are an educational edifice with lakhs of students, hundreds of teachers and several top-notch institutions growing under our umbrella. Our institutional breadth spans from Kindergarten (KG) to Post-Graduate levels. With focus on evolving our teaching and learning practices to meet the best of global standards the group pioneered the Velammal New Gen Edu Network mission. The Road to a Promising Future Our institutional breadth spans from Kindergarten (KG) to Post-Graduate levels making Velammal Educational Trust one of the best boarding schools in Chennai . With focus on evolving our teaching and learning practices to meet the best of global standards, the group pioneered the Velammal New Gen Edu Network mission.
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