HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt. Sr. Sec. School
- City
- South Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in South Sikkim — snapshot
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HOD English
at Govt. Sr. Sec. School
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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 is looking for a HOD English in South Sikkim, Sikkim to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Govt. Sr. Sec. School, established 1954, runs as a senior secondary campus in South Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹14.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Govt. Sr. Sec. School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Govt. Sr. Sec. School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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.
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.
Where exactly is Govt. Sr. Sec. School located?
The school is in South Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Govt. Sr. Sec. School
Key facts about Govt. Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1954
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BISHNU KANT SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 1820050
Govt. Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1954, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.
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