HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Garh Panchakot International School
- City
- Purulia
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.9L – ₹12.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
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- 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
We are looking for a HOD English to join Garh Panchakot International School in Purulia, West Bengal. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Garh Panchakot International School in Purulia, West Bengal is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.9 LPA – ₹12.1 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Garh Panchakot International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
Does Garh Panchakot International School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Purulia offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is Garh Panchakot International School located?
The school is in Purulia, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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Key facts about Garh Panchakot International School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JAYANTA BHATTACHARYA
- Affiliation #
- 2430390
Garh Panchakot International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Purulia, West Bengal.
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