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HOD English

at Des Raj Heritage Public School · Gurdaspur · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11.5L – ₹18.5L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 21 Jul 17 days left
Gurdaspur, PunjabcontractPosted 48d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Des Raj Heritage Public School
City
Gurdaspur
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹11.5L – ₹18.5L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
21 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Gurdaspur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹15.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 16+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Des Raj Heritage Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. School profile: Des Raj Heritage Public School in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a secondary setup, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.5 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Des Raj Heritage 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 non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

When are increments and bonuses given?

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

Des Raj Heritage Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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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Des Raj Heritage Public School

Key facts about Des Raj Heritage Public School

Key facts
Founded
2010
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
HARPREET
Affiliation #
1630664
Address
ALIWAL ROAD BATALA GURUDASPUR, Aliwal Road Batala, Gurdaspur, Punjab, 143505

Des Raj Heritage Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

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