HOD Humanities — Woodside School, Ooty

Immediate opening: HOD Humanities at Woodside School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Woodside School, established 1991, is a senior secondary school in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹10.6 LPA – ₹25.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Woodside School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.