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HOD English

₹7.5L – ₹8.1L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 21 Jul 18 days left
New Delhi, Delhifull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.5L – ₹8.1L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
21 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in New Delhi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.5L
per year
Typical
₹7.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹8.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt

18 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt in New Delhi, Delhi as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt in New Delhi, Delhi — a secondary setup, established 1949, — 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.5 LPA – ₹8.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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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.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in New Delhi.

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About the school

D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt

Key facts about D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt

Key facts
Founded
1949
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Davender Kumar
Affiliation #
2776001
Address
SADAR BAZAR DELHI CANTT NEW DELHI, Sadar Bazar Cantt, New Delhi, Delhi, 110010

D A V SEC School, Sadar Bazar Cantt is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1949, located in New Delhi, Delhi.

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