HOD English

Ajanta Public School· Est. 1984 · CBSE · Amritsar
₹11.2L – ₹16.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 28 Aug
● posted 16 Jun

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.

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.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Amritsar.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.2L – ₹16.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD English in Amritsar

₹11.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.2L – ₹16.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD English at Ajanta Public School in Amritsar, Punjab. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Ajanta Public School, established 1984, is a senior secondary campus in Amritsar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.2 LPA – ₹16.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Ajanta Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Ajanta Public School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Amritsar · Est. 1984
1984
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
PRASHANT MEHRA
PRINCIPAL
1630064
AFFILIATION
Amritsar, Punjab
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