HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School
- City
- Ranchi
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹26.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Ranchi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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 58+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD English at Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School in Ranchi, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹11.8 LPA – ₹26.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
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Where exactly is Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School located?
The school is in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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Key facts about Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUMIT KAUR
- Affiliation #
- 3430005
Guru Nanak Hr. SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
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