HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari
- City
- West Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in West Delhi — snapshot
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HOD English
at Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari
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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 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in West Delhi, Delhi at Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari in West Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.3 LPA – ₹11.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari
Key facts about Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARIHANT SURANA
- Affiliation #
- 2750104
Govt Boys SR SEC School, Nithari is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in West Delhi, Delhi.
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