HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office
- City
- Dakshina Kannada
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
HOD English
at Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office
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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.
Job description
Overview
Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — a secondary setup, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.6 LPA – ₹19.1 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office
Key facts about Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- ROSY PINTO
- Affiliation #
- 830592
Carmel School, Opposite Head Post Office is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka.
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