HOD English — Career Defence School, Patiala

Join Career Defence School in Patiala, punjab-boarding-schools patiala as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Career Defence School in Patiala, punjab-boarding-schools patiala: a senior secondary institution, established 2022, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.0 LPA – ₹13.9 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. Submit your application here so Career Defence School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.