HOD English

We are looking for a HOD English to join Govt High School, Lahora in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Govt High School, Lahora in Chandigarh, Chandigarh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1971,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.4 LPA – ₹24.3 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 Govt High School, Lahora can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.