HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School
- City
- Shivamogga
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹19.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Shivamogga — 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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- 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
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School is hiring a HOD English in Shivamogga, Karnataka. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. School profile: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School in Shivamogga, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.3 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD English salary in Shivamogga?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Shivamogga varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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 is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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 much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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 fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
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Key facts about Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Indu G V
- Affiliation #
- 830362
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Dr.d.krishnamurthy & Smt. D.shakuntalamma Memorial School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Shivamogga, Karnataka.
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