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HOD English

₹8.3L – ₹12L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Agra, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Cambridge School
City
Agra
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.3L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Agra — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.3L
per year
Typical
₹10.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Cambridge School in Agra, Uttar Pradesh is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Cambridge School, established 2018, is a senior secondary campus in Agra, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹12.0 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Cambridge School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD English salary in Agra?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Agra. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Cambridge School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Cambridge School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Cambridge School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What is the salary for this HOD English role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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About the school

Cambridge School

Key facts about Cambridge School

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Er.RAJAT PATHAK
Affiliation #
2133468
Address
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL NH 2 BEHIND KANT PETROL PUMP NEAR TOLL PLAZA, Cambridge School Nh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 283203

Cambridge School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

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