HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Dawn Shikshalaya Public School
- City
- dharmapuri
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.2L – ₹21.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 20267 days left
HOD English salary in dharmapuri — snapshot
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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
Join Dawn Shikshalaya Public School in dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Dawn Shikshalaya Public School, established 1987, is a senior secondary school in dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹21.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Dawn Shikshalaya Public School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Key facts about Dawn Shikshalaya Public School
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The driving force of progress and prosperity is education. Every society depends completely on education for development. Ever since 1987 with 34 years of experience in education, Dawn is a part of Dharmapurians. The tangible achievement ranges from splendid and lush green campus to a great academic performance. Our vision is. 1- To be a vibrant and model Institution of excellence in various fields of education with a sense of social responsibility and to edify aspiring students and scholars full of life to meet the ever- growing challenges of the global society. 2- To provide an encouraging environment to develop the intellectual capacity, critical thinking, creative and problem solving ability. 3- To become the most progressive institution in the region by striking a balance between academic, social, economic, political and ethical goals of our management, faculty and students.
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