HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School
- City
- Ambala
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Ambala — snapshot
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HOD English
at Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 39+ years.
Job description
Overview
Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School has opened applications for a HOD English in Ambala, Haryana. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School, established 1987, is a senior secondary campus in Ambala, Haryana — 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.8 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Where exactly is Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School located?
The school is in Ambala, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KAVITA LOHANI
- Affiliation #
- 520356
Cantonment Board Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Ambala, Haryana.
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