HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways
- City
- Madurai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹17.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Madurai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in Madurai, Tamilnadu at Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways in Madurai, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹9.1 LPA – ₹17.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
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What is the average HOD English salary in Madurai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Madurai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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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.
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- 3
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Key facts about Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BALAMURUGAN S
- Affiliation #
- 1930285
Velammal Vidyalaya, Velammal Village Madurai-tuticin Highways is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Madurai, Tamilnadu.
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