HOD English — Darul Hikam Residential School, Malappuram

Darul Hikam Residential School has opened applications for a HOD English in Malappuram, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Darul Hikam Residential School in Malappuram, Kerala: a secondary institution, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹7.3 LPA – ₹21.6 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 online from this page to be considered by Darul Hikam Residential School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.