{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-amrita-vidyalayam-kanhangad-amritagiri-1023-kasaragod-87960593-r2611", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad", "value": "82aa88d5-d7fa-413a-8cae-c9215b1fdfdb" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "hod-english" } ], "title": "HOD English", "description": "Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kasaragod, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.9 LPA–₹13.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nCore responsibilities:\n- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group.\n\nQualifications and skills:\n- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.", "datePosted": "2026-10-29T12:08:58.593+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/amrita-vidyalayam-kanhangad-amritagiri-1023#school", "name": "Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/amrita-vidyalayam-kanhangad-amritagiri-1023", "sameAs": "https://amritaschool.edu.in/kanhangad", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "AMRITAGIRI, KALYAN ROAD, BALLA P O", "addressLocality": "Kasaragod", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "671531" }, "foundingDate": "2003" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-amrita-vidyalayam-kanhangad-amritagiri-1023-kasaragod-87960593-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-amrita-vidyalayam-kanhangad-amritagiri-1023-kasaragod-87960593-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-27T12:08:58.593Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-01T12:07:23.301611+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "AMRITAGIRI, KALYAN ROAD, BALLA P O", "addressLocality": "Kasaragod", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "671531" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1085500, "maxValue": 1335500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad, established 2003, is a CBSE-affiliated secondary school in Kasaragod, Kerala.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.9 LPA–₹13.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nCore responsibilities:\n• Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.\n• Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.\n• Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.\n• Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.\n• Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group.\n\nQualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.", "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.", "dayToDay": [ "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.", "Hire and onboard new subject teachers.", "Run weekly department meetings.", "Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.", "Own subject-level board results and improvement plans." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD English", "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period." }, { "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Where exactly is Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad located?", "a": "The school is in Kasaragod, Kerala. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?", "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation." }, { "q": "Is English fluency required?", "a": "Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad?", "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities." }, { "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?", "a": "Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer." }, { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD English — Amrita Vidyalayam-kanhangad\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD English salary in Kasaragod?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Kasaragod. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Most reputable schools in Kasaragod run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview." } ] }