HOD English
at Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt · Kannur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt
- City
- Kannur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Kannur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD English at Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt in Kannur, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt in Kannur, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1997, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.4 LPA – ₹18.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
Does Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Can I negotiate the salary at Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt?
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt
Key facts about Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JISHA VIJAYAN
- Affiliation #
- 930496
Amrita Vidyalayam, Pookode Kuthuparamba Distt is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Kannur, Kerala.
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