HOD English

Applications are invited for a HOD English at D.a.v. Public School in South Delhi, Delhi. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. D.a.v. Public School, established 1991, runs as a senior secondary campus in South Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.9 LPA – ₹19.8 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the D.a.v. Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.