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HOD English

₹13L – ₹24L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 6 Aug
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 11d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Govt High School, Sector 46
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
6 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Chandigarh — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12.6L
per year
Typical
₹18.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Govt High School, Sector 46

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Govt High School, Sector 46 as a HOD English in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Govt High School, Sector 46, established 1988, is a secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.6 LPA – ₹24.0 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Govt High School, Sector 46 instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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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.

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Vacancies
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About the school

Govt High School, Sector 46

Key facts about Govt High School, Sector 46

Key facts
Founded
1988
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
RAJINDER SINGH
Affiliation #
2620070
Address
SECTOR 46 CHANDIGARH, Sector 46, Chandigarh, Chandigarh

Govt High School, Sector 46 is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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