HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
HOD English
at Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD English at Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8 in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8 in Chandigarh, Chandigarh: a secondary institution, established 2015, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.9 LPA – ₹18.7 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8 instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Where exactly is Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8 located?
The school is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8
Key facts about Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8
- Founded
- 2015
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RENU BALA
- Affiliation #
- 2620100
Govt. Model High School, Pocket No. 8 is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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