HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt. Sr. Sec. School,, Makha
- City
- East Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.8L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
HOD English
at Govt. Sr. Sec. School,, Makha
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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, Makha in East Sikkim, Sikkim 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. About Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Makha: a senior secondary institution in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1950,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹9.8 LPA – ₹17.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Makha. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
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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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Govt. Sr. Sec. School,, Makha
Key facts about Govt. Sr. Sec. School,, Makha
- Founded
- 1950
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SARITA PRADHAN
- Affiliation #
- 1820105
Govt. Sr. Sec. School,, Makha is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1950, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.
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