HOD English

Amrita Vidyalayam, Makkoottam Punnol Thalassery is looking for a HOD English in Kannur, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Amrita Vidyalayam, Makkoottam Punnol Thalassery in Kannur, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.3 LPA – ₹13.4 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 here so Amrita Vidyalayam, Makkoottam Punnol Thalassery can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.