PGT English
at Al-azhar Central School · Thrissur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- PGT English
- School
- Al-azhar Central School
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹3.5L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
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PGT English
at Al-azhar Central School
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Al-azhar Central School is recruiting a PGT English in Thrissur, Kerala. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Al-azhar Central School in Thrissur, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a hands-on teaching role with clear classroom responsibilities. The PGT English is expected to plan rigorously, teach with energy, assess fairly, and contribute to school life. Day to day, you will:
- Prepare lesson plans against the published syllabus.
- Run well-paced classroom sessions for assigned grades.
- Set and evaluate quizzes, unit tests, projects, and term papers.
- Hold PTMs and respond to parent communication promptly.
- Collaborate with the subject group on shared planning and assessments. Qualifications and skills:
- Graduation in the subject with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Demonstrated classroom delivery with the relevant age group.
- Clear understanding of formative and summative assessment design.
- Ability to collaborate within a subject team on shared plans.
- Punctuality, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹3.5 LPA – ₹3.5 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Al-azhar Central School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a PGT 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 exactly is Al-azhar Central School located?
The school is in Thrissur, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Does Al-azhar Central School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Thrissur offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How do I write an application email for this PGT English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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 big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Al-azhar Central School
Key facts about Al-azhar Central School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAJANIMOLE C V
- Affiliation #
- 930609
Al-azhar Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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