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HOD English

₹9.7L – ₹26L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 22 Aug
Kannur, Keralafull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Alphonsa English Medium School
City
Kannur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹26L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kannur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹18.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Alphonsa English Medium School

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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

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Alphonsa English Medium School in Kannur, Kerala. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Alphonsa English Medium School in Kannur, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 1992, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.7 LPA – ₹26.2 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Alphonsa English Medium School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

What is the average HOD English salary in Kannur?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Kannur. 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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

What is the salary for this HOD English role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

What qualifications are required for a HOD English?

Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

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About the school

Alphonsa English Medium School

Key facts about Alphonsa English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
1992
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SR.KALA S SOUMYA
Affiliation #
930362
Address
KEEZHPALLY DISTT KANNUR KERALA, Keezhpally Distt, Kannur, Kerala, 670704

Alphonsa English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Kannur, Kerala.

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