HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Happy School, Padam Chand Marg Darya Ganj New Delhi
- City
- Central
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.2L – ₹27.2L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Happy School, Padam Chand Marg Darya Ganj New Delhi in Central, Delhi is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: Happy School, Padam Chand Marg Darya Ganj New Delhi in Central, Delhi — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.2 LPA – ₹27.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Happy School, Padam Chand Marg Darya Ganj New Delhi reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
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Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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Key facts about Happy School, Padam Chand Marg Darya Ganj New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 1,715
- Staff
- 9
Happy School, Padam Chand Marg Darya Ganj New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in Central, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 1,715 students with a teaching and support team of about 9. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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