HOD English
at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra · Kozhikode · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
- City
- Kozhikode
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Jul 2026
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HOD English
at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
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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
We are looking for a HOD English to join Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra in Kozhikode, Kerala. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra, established 2007, is a secondary school in Kozhikode, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.6 LPA – ₹18.6 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 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra located?
The school is in Kozhikode, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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 arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Kozhikode 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra?
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
Key facts about Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SREEKALA R
- Affiliation #
- 931068
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Quilandy Kendra is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Kozhikode, Kerala.
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