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HOD English

₹10.0L – ₹16L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 8 Aug
East Sikkim, SikkimcontractPosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong
City
East Sikkim
State
Sikkim
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in East Sikkim — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.0L
per year
Typical
₹13.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong

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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 72+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong in East Sikkim, Sikkim as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong: a senior secondary institution in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1954,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.0 LPA – ₹16.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Where exactly is Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong located?

The school is in East Sikkim, Sikkim. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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 questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

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.

Who fits

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About the school

Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong

Key facts about Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong

Key facts
Founded
1954
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANGEETA KHARGA
Affiliation #
1820071
Address
TADONG EAST SIKKIM, Tadong, East Sikkim, Sikkim, 737102

Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Tadong is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1954, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.

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