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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Akshat International School
- City
- Ujjain
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹14.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Ujjain — 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.
- Established school — running for 15+ years.
Job description
Overview
Akshat International School in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Akshat International School, established 2011, is a senior secondary campus in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Akshat 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
Can I negotiate the salary at Akshat International School?
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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Where exactly is Akshat International School located?
The school is in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the average HOD English salary in Ujjain?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Ujjain. 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.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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Key facts about Akshat International School
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- PALLAVI DIWAKAR
- Affiliation #
- 1030577
Akshat International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
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