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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Durgawati International School
- City
- Prayagraj
- State
- uttar-pradesh-boarding-schools gorakhpur
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.6L – ₹13.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Prayagraj — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join Durgawati International School in Prayagraj, uttar-pradesh-boarding-schools gorakhpur as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Durgawati International School in Prayagraj, uttar-pradesh-boarding-schools gorakhpur — a secondary setup, established 2013, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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 (₹10.6 LPA – ₹13.0 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. Submit your application here so Durgawati International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
What is the average HOD English salary in Prayagraj?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Prayagraj varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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Key facts about Durgawati International School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
We are successfully running our 3 branches in Prayagraj. Free one month ORIENTATION CLASSES before starting the session. Our aim at Durgawati International Group of Schools aims at providing our students right from the beginning the basic concepts of understanding the meaning and value of education. We, answer and satisfy their tender inquisitive minds - Why do we come to school? It is here at school that children, not only receive education as academics but they also learn social, cultural. OUR FACILITIES Affordable Fee Hi-tech Infrastructure Trained and Experiened Teachers Spacious and Colourful Classrooms Well Equipped Laboratories Pick & Drop Facility with Full Safety
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