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HOD English

at Guru Drona Public School · Nainital · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.0L – ₹11L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 18d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Guru Drona Public School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10.0L – ₹11L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.0L
per year
Typical
₹10.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Guru Drona Public School

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Guru Drona Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Guru Drona Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹11.3 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Guru Drona Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

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 questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Nainital.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

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About the school

Guru Drona Public School

Key facts about Guru Drona Public School

Key facts
Founded
2014
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
PREETI
Affiliation #
3530717
Address
ANANDPUR, CHANDANI CHAUK, BALUTIYA, Anandpur, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Guru Drona Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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