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HOD English

₹13L – ₹17L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 31 Jul 28 days left
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 44d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Govt High School, Sector-40a
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹17L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
19 May 2026
Closing date
31 Jul 2026
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HOD English

at Govt High School, Sector-40a

28 days left

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Govt High School, Sector-40a in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Govt High School, Sector-40a, established 1982, runs as a secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.7 LPA – ₹16.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Govt High School, Sector-40a hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Govt High School, Sector-40a

Key facts about Govt High School, Sector-40a

Key facts
Founded
1982
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
PARVEEN KUMAR MEHTA
Affiliation #
2620064
Address
SECTOR-40A CHANDIGARH, Sector-40a, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160036

Govt High School, Sector-40a is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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