HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
- City
- Shahdara
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
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HOD English
at Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
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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
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School has opened applications for a HOD English in Shahdara, Delhi. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Shahdara, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1976,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.4 LPA – ₹23.5 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Where exactly is Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School located?
The school is in Shahdara, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Kajal Soni
- Affiliation #
- 2730924
Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Shahdara, Delhi.
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