HOD English — Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School, Kolhapur

Applications are invited for a HOD English at Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School in Kolhapur, Maharashtra is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹11.8 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. Submit your application here so Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.