HOD English — Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School, Mussoorie

An opening for a HOD English in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand at Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1969,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.2 LPA – ₹9.9 LPA).
• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Guru Nanak Fifth Centenary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.