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HOD English

at Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School · Kollam · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11.1L – ₹19.8L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 42d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11.1L – ₹19.8L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
24 May 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kollam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹15.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹19.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

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

Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School requires a HOD English in Kollam, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School in Kollam, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2002,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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 (₹11.1 LPA – ₹19.8 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD English salary in Kollam?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Kollam. 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.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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 detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Where exactly is Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School located?

The school is in Kollam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

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About the school

Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School

Key facts about Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
12:1
Address
SCHOOL Kadalavila, Nellikkunnam PO, Kottarakkara Kollam, Kollam, SCHOOL Kadalavila, Nellikkunnam PO, Kottarakkara Kollam, Kollam, Kollam, Kerala, 691520

Carmel Residential Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kollam, Kerala. Classes follow a 12:1 student–teacher ratio.

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