HOD Humanities

We are looking for a HOD Humanities to join Velammal Vidhyashram, No:17 in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Velammal Vidhyashram, No:17, established 2014, is a secondary school in Thiruvallur, 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. Day to day, you will:

• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.6 LPA – ₹20.6 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Velammal Vidhyashram, No:17 receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.