HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi
- City
- South West A
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹19.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 20265 days left
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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, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi is hiring a HOD English in South West A, Delhi. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi runs as a senior secondary campus in South West A, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹19.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Does Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in South West A offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Where exactly is Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi located?
The school is in South West A, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 4,359
- Staff
- 60
Army Public School, Ridge Road Dhaula Kuan New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in South West A, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 4,359 students with a teaching and support team of about 60. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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