HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD English
at Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 65+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in West Sikkim, Sikkim at Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.: a secondary institution in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1961,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.8 LPA – ₹23.8 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 online from this page to be considered by Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
Key facts about Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Tashi Wangdi Bhutia
- Affiliation #
- 1820165
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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