HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South
- City
- East Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in East Sikkim — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South
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Why apply
- 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
Join the faculty at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South as a HOD English in East Sikkim, Sikkim. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South in East Sikkim, Sikkim: a senior secondary institution, established 1947, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹12.4 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What is the salary for this HOD English role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South
Key facts about Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South
- Founded
- 1947
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SEKHAR CHETTRI
- Affiliation #
- 1820066
Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Kitam South is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1947, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.
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