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HOD English

at Gyansthali High School · Patna · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹10.7L – ₹13.2L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 17 Jul 12 days left
Patna, BiharcontractPosted 36d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Gyansthali High School
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹10.7L – ₹13.2L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
29 May 2026
Closing date
17 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Patna — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.7L
per year
Typical
₹12.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Gyansthali High School

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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 23+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Gyansthali High School has opened applications for a HOD English in Patna, Bihar. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Gyansthali High School in Patna, Bihar functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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 (₹10.7 LPA – ₹13.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Gyansthali High School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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.

What is the average HOD English salary in Patna?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Patna. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.

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.

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 Patna.

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.

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About the school

Gyansthali High School

Key facts about Gyansthali High School

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MIKKi RANI
Affiliation #
330187
Address
NH-83, SAMPATCHAK BAIRIYA, PATNA (BIHAR), Nh-83, Patna, Bihar, 800007

Gyansthali High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Patna, Bihar.

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