HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Air Force School Kalaikunda
- City
- Paschim Medinipur
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.0L – ₹23.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Paschim Medinipur — 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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Why apply
- 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
Air Force School Kalaikunda invites applications for a HOD English in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Air Force School Kalaikunda, established 1959, is a secondary campus in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.0 LPA – ₹23.7 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Air Force School Kalaikunda reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Air Force School Kalaikunda located?
The school is in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Paschim Medinipur run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the average HOD English salary in Paschim Medinipur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Paschim Medinipur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Can I negotiate the salary at Air Force School Kalaikunda?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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Key facts about Air Force School Kalaikunda
- Founded
- 1959
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- POULAMI MAJUMDAR ACHARYA
- Affiliation #
- 2420001
Air Force School Kalaikunda is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1959, located in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal.
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