HOD English — Akal Academy, Fatehgarh Sahib

Immediate opening: HOD English at Akal Academy in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Akal Academy, established 2012, runs as a senior secondary campus in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹17.0 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Akal Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.