HOD English — Divine Light Modern School Tajpur, Gurdaspur

₹64,000–1,08,000 /month(₹7.7L–13.0L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 13 Oct
● posted 26 Jun
Experience
5–10 yrs
Vacancies
2 openings

Job description

Divine Light Modern School Tajpur in Gurdaspur, Punjab is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Divine Light Modern School Tajpur in Gurdaspur, Punjab is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹13.0 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Divine Light Modern School Tajpur. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Gurdaspur.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Divine Light Modern School Tajpur
CBSE · Gurdaspur
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
SUNITA SINGH
PRINCIPAL
1-10
GRADES
316
STUDENTS
17
TEACHERS
Gurdaspur, Punjab
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

Divine Light Modern School Tajpur lists ₹64,000–1,08,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.

Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 5–10 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.

How do I apply?

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