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HOD English

at Akshara Vaagdevi International School · Hyderabad · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.8L – ₹15L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 30 Jul 26 days left
Hyderabad, Telanganafull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Akshara Vaagdevi International School
City
Hyderabad
State
Telangana
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.8L – ₹15L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Hyderabad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.8L
per year
Typical
₹13L
per year
Senior / high
₹15L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Akshara Vaagdevi International School in Hyderabad, Telangana is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Akshara Vaagdevi International School in Hyderabad, Telangana is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2012,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.8 LPA – ₹15.5 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. Submit your application on this page and Akshara Vaagdevi International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Hyderabad), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

What is the salary for this HOD English role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Can I negotiate the salary at Akshara Vaagdevi International School?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

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About the school

Akshara Vaagdevi International School

Key facts about Akshara Vaagdevi International School

Key facts
Founded
2012
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
VANAJA
Affiliation #
130323
Address
SY.NO:703,BOLTON ROAD,OPP TIVOLI GARDENS, Sy.no:703, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500003

Akshara Vaagdevi International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Hyderabad, Telangana.

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