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HOD English

₹10L – ₹11L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Sas Nagar, Punjabfull-timePosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
DAV Public School
City
Sas Nagar
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Sas Nagar — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.3L
per year
Typical
₹10.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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  • 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

DAV Public School is looking for a HOD English in Sas Nagar, Punjab to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. DAV Public School, established 1995, is a senior secondary campus in Sas Nagar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.3 LPA – ₹10.8 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the DAV Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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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.

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About the school

DAV Public School

Key facts about DAV Public School

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ROSY SHARMA
Affiliation #
1630245
Address
PHASE X SECTOR 64 SAS NAGAR MOHALI PUNJAB, Phase X Sector, Sas Nagar, Punjab, 175008

DAV Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Sas Nagar, Punjab.

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