HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt SEC School, Labdang
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD English
at Govt SEC School, Labdang
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 57+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt SEC School, Labdang requires a HOD English in West Sikkim, Sikkim for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. School profile: Govt SEC School, Labdang in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a secondary setup, established 1969, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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 (₹12.3 LPA – ₹18.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt SEC School, Labdang. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
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What is the leave policy?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt SEC School, Labdang
Key facts about Govt SEC School, Labdang
- Founded
- 1969
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Arjun Kumar Gurung
- Affiliation #
- 1820187
Govt SEC School, Labdang is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1969, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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