HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Hilal Public School
- City
- Malappuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Malappuram — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Hilal Public 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.
Job description
Overview
Hilal Public School in Malappuram, Kerala is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Hilal Public School in Malappuram, Kerala is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹18.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and Hilal Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Hilal Public School
Key facts about Hilal Public School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- DEEPA OT
- Affiliation #
- 931272
Hilal Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Malappuram, Kerala.
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