HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Auckland House School
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹10.6L – ₹15.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Shimla — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 160+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD English at Auckland House School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Auckland House School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1866,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.6 LPA – ₹15.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Auckland House School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Auckland House School located?
The school is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Auckland House School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at Auckland House School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.
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.
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Key facts about Auckland House School
- Founded
- 1866
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Auckland House School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1866, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Classes follow a 35:1 student–teacher ratio.
Auckland House School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, North India.
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