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HOD English

at Gurgaon World School · Gurugram · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.5L – ₹18.9L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 17 Jul 9 days left
Gurugram, HaryanacontractPosted 40d ago
CBSE
Private Unaided (Recognized)

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Gurgaon World School
City
Gurugram
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Private Unaided (Recognized)
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10.5L – ₹18.9L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
17 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Gurugram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.5L
per year
Typical
₹14.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Gurgaon World School

9 days left

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Gurgaon World School invites applications for a HOD English in Gurugram, Haryana. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Gurgaon World School in Gurugram, Haryana is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹18.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Gurgaon World School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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 school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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 much experience do I need for this HOD English role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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.

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.

What is the average HOD English salary in Gurugram?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Gurugram. 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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Gurgaon World School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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Gurgaon World School

Key facts about Gurgaon World School

Key facts
Type
Private Unaided (Recognized)
Grades
1-12
Students
383
Address
Pahari,Pataudi Distt Gurugram, Pataudi, Gurugram, Haryana

Gurgaon World School is a private unaided (recognized), located in Gurugram, Haryana, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 383 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.

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Students
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