HOD English — Guru Nanak English School, Varanasi
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Overview
Guru Nanak English School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Guru Nanak English School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹23.4 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Guru Nanak English School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
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