HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area
- City
- Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.2L – ₹17.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 22 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Bhubaneswar (BBSR) — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
An opening for a HOD English in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha at DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha operates as a senior secondary school, established 1989, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.2 LPA – ₹17.5 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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 Bhubaneswar (BBSR).
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Does DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
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.
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Key facts about DAV Public School, Pokhariput,Aerodrome Area
- Founded
- 1989
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
DAV Public School, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar basks on its 5 acres sprawling campus hugging 2650 young minds with sparkling smiles and fertile imaginations ready to ride the future resolutely. Students across the state vie to get a seat in this acclaimed educational institute affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi. Illuminated with the guiding precepts of Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the school is striding forward in all fields of educational excellences etching its impressions on the state and the national level conventions.
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