American Embassy School is hiring a HOD English — American Embassy School in Delhi
American Embassy SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — American Embassy School
- School
- American Embassy School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
American Embassy School, a IB Board school in Delhi, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: The American Embassy School, New Delhi offers an American standards-based curriculum with an international perspective for pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students may opt for the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in grades 11 and 12.The school’s assessments incorporate the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) program from grade 3 through grade 12 and PG.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Where exactly is American Embassy School located?
The school is in Delhi, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
About American Embassy School
The American Embassy School, New Delhi offers an American standards-based curriculum with an international perspective for pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Students may opt for the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in grades 11 and 12.The school’s assessments incorporate the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)’s Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) program from grade 3 through grade 12 and PG.
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