HOD English — Cambridge International School, Amritsar Road, Gurdaspur

Est. 2010
₹79,500–1,45,500 /month(₹9.5L–17.5L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 29 Oct
● posted 9 Jun
Experience
6–10 yrs
Vacancies
2 openings

Job description

Cambridge International School, Amritsar Road in Gurdaspur, Punjab is accepting applications for a HOD English. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Cambridge International School, Amritsar Road in Gurdaspur, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹9.5 LPA – ₹17.5 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. Submit your application here so Cambridge International School, Amritsar Road can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Gurdaspur.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Cambridge International School, Amritsar Road
CBSE · Gurdaspur · Est. 2010
2010
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
VIJAY KUMARI NAYYAR
PRINCIPAL
1630633
AFFILIATION
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Cambridge International School, Amritsar Road lists ₹79,500–1,45,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 6–10 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

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