HOD English — Abu Dhabi Indian School, United Arab Emirates
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Overview
An opening for a HOD English in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools at Abu Dhabi Indian School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Abu Dhabi Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools operates as a senior secondary school, established 1975, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.1 LPA – ₹13.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Abu Dhabi Indian School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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