HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt SEC School, Sopakha
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD English
at Govt SEC School, Sopakha
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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 58+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt SEC School, Sopakha invites applications for a HOD English in West Sikkim, Sikkim. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Govt SEC School, Sopakha in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.8 LPA – ₹22.2 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt SEC School, Sopakha. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt SEC School, Sopakha
Key facts about Govt SEC School, Sopakha
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANDEEP LIMBOO
- Affiliation #
- 1820192
Govt SEC School, Sopakha is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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