HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Dolphin Public School
- City
- Faridkot
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Faridkot — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Dolphin Public 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
Dolphin Public School in Faridkot, Punjab is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Dolphin Public School in Faridkot, Punjab functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹14.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Dolphin Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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 Faridkot.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What is the average HOD English salary in Faridkot?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Faridkot. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Faridkot run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Where exactly is Dolphin Public School located?
The school is in Faridkot, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Dolphin Public School
Key facts about Dolphin Public School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SATINDER KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 1631073
Dolphin Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Faridkot, Punjab.
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