HOD English
at Army Public School, Dhar Road · Udhampur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Army Public School, Dhar Road
- City
- Udhampur
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Udhampur — snapshot
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HOD English
at Army Public School, Dhar Road
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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.
Job description
Overview
Army Public School, Dhar Road is hiring a HOD English in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Army Public School, Dhar Road in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir operates as a secondary school, established 1978, — 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.5 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Army Public School, Dhar Road instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Udhampur.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Army Public School, Dhar Road follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Can I negotiate the salary at Army Public School, Dhar Road?
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.
Where exactly is Army Public School, Dhar Road located?
The school is in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Udhampur run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Army Public School, Dhar Road
Key facts about Army Public School, Dhar Road
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JYOTI BEDYAL
- Affiliation #
- 780017
Army Public School, Dhar Road is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir.
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