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HOD English

₹8.9L – ₹20L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Thrissur, Keralafull-timePosted 35d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Gurudeva Public School
City
Thrissur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹20L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Thrissur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.9L
per year
Typical
₹14.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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Why apply

  • 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

Gurudeva Public School invites applications for a HOD English in Thrissur, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Gurudeva Public School in Thrissur, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1998, — 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.9 LPA – ₹20.1 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Gurudeva Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What is the average HOD English salary in Thrissur?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Thrissur varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Gurudeva Public School

Key facts about Gurudeva Public School

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SMITHA P D
Affiliation #
930614
Address
VARAKARA, VARANDARAPPILLY TRICHUR DISTT KERALA, Varakara, Thrissur, Kerala, 680325

Gurudeva Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Thrissur, Kerala.

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