HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti
- City
- New Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
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HOD English
at Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti
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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
Join Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti in New Delhi, Delhi as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti, established 1972, is a secondary school in New Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.1 LPA – ₹16.1 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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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?
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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 New Delhi.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti
Key facts about Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANJANA
- Affiliation #
- 2788040
Atal Adarsh Vidyalya, Balmiki Basti is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in New Delhi, Delhi.
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