HOD Humanities — Vikaasa School, Madurai

Est. 1969
₹7.5L – ₹17.2LICSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 5 Nov
● posted 30 May

Job description

Overview

Vikaasa School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Vikaasa School in Madurai, Tamil Nadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1969, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.5 LPA – ₹17.2 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Vikaasa School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in an ICSE school

ICSE/ISC schools prize depth of content, structured English-medium delivery and rigorous internal assessment cycles.

Career path

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Vikaasa School
ICSE · Madurai · Est. 1969 · 30:1 students per teacher
1969
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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