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HOD English

₹11L – ₹19L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 12 Aug
South Sikkim, Sikkimfull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Govt. Secondary School, Namphing
City
South Sikkim
State
Sikkim
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
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HOD English

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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

We are looking for a HOD English to join Govt. Secondary School, Namphing in South Sikkim, Sikkim. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Govt. Secondary School, Namphing: a secondary institution in South Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1975,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.5 LPA – ₹19.3 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Govt. Secondary School, Namphing hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Govt. Secondary School, Namphing

Key facts about Govt. Secondary School, Namphing

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
BALA RAM SUBBA
Affiliation #
1820169
Address
NAMPHING, P.O. NAMPHING ,SOUTH SIKKIM, SIKKIM-737134, Namphing, South Sikkim, Sikkim

Govt. Secondary School, Namphing is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.

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