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HOD English

₹12L – ₹26L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 46d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Harihar Singh Academy
City
Varanasi
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Varanasi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹18.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Harihar Singh Academy

27 days left

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  • 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

Immediate opening: HOD English at Harihar Singh Academy in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Harihar Singh Academy: a senior secondary institution in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2006,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.5 LPA – ₹25.7 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Harihar Singh Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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 Varanasi.

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.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Harihar Singh Academy

Key facts about Harihar Singh Academy

Key facts
Founded
2006
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MOHAMMAD AAMIR
Affiliation #
2131082
Address
TISAURA POST-CHOLAPUR VARANASI, Tisaura Post-cholapur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221101

Harihar Singh Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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