HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A
- City
- Nicobar
- State
- Andaman & Nicobar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Nicobar — snapshot
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HOD English
at Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A
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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
Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A in Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A in Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar operates as a senior secondary school, established 1962, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹9.5 LPA – ₹14.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
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.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A
Key facts about Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A
- Founded
- 1962
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JACOB
- Affiliation #
- 2520021
Govt SR SEC School, Lapathy Car-nicobar A is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1962, located in Nicobar, Andaman & Nicobar.
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