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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt Sarvodaya Girls SR S Sch No 1
- City
- Shahdara
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.2L – ₹15.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Govt Sarvodaya Girls SR S Sch No 1 has opened applications for a HOD English in Shahdara, Delhi. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: Govt Sarvodaya Girls SR S Sch No 1 in Shahdara, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1952, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹15.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Govt Sarvodaya Girls SR S Sch No 1 receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
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Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Govt Sarvodaya Girls SR S Sch No 1
- Founded
- 1952
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MAMTA MEENA
- Affiliation #
- 2762013
Govt Sarvodaya Girls SR S Sch No 1 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1952, located in Shahdara, Delhi.
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