HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli
- City
- South Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in South 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, Sadam Via- Melli
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 140+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli requires a HOD English in South Sikkim, Sikkim for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli in South Sikkim, Sikkim operates as a senior secondary school, established 1886, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹16.0 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, Sadam Via- Melli. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD English salary in South Sikkim?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in South Sikkim. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Where exactly is Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli located?
The school is in South Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli
Key facts about Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli
- Founded
- 1886
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Durga Prasad Chettri
- Affiliation #
- 1820010
Govt SR SEC School, Sadam Via- Melli is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1886, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.
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