{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-g-d-r-convent-school-vill-bir-dhandoli-po-rawalpindi-hoshiarp-0364-kapurthala-dbb8805f-r2611",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "G D R Convent School",
        "value": "428739ec-1a76-41aa-b5b4-9b58ce399952"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "role",
        "value": "hod-english"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD English",
    "description": "G D R Convent School, established 1996, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kapurthala, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹25.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.",
    "datePosted": "2026-11-10T22:14:02.638+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/g-d-r-convent-school-vill-bir-dhandoli-po-rawalpindi-hoshiarp-0364#school",
      "name": "G D R Convent School",
      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/g-d-r-convent-school-vill-bir-dhandoli-po-rawalpindi-hoshiarp-0364",
      "sameAs": "http://www.gdrinstitue.com",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "VILL BIR DHANDOLI PO RAWALPINDI HOSHIARPUR ROAD PHAGWARA, KAPURTHALA PUNJAB",
        "addressLocality": "Kapurthala",
        "addressRegion": "Punjab",
        "postalCode": "144407"
      },
      "foundingDate": "1996"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-g-d-r-convent-school-vill-bir-dhandoli-po-rawalpindi-hoshiarp-0364-kapurthala-dbb8805f-r2611",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-g-d-r-convent-school-vill-bir-dhandoli-po-rawalpindi-hoshiarp-0364-kapurthala-dbb8805f-r2611",
    "validThrough": "2027-02-08T22:14:02.638Z",
    "dateModified": "2026-11-11T18:07:29.749816+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "VILL BIR DHANDOLI PO RAWALPINDI HOSHIARPUR ROAD PHAGWARA, KAPURTHALA PUNJAB",
        "addressLocality": "Kapurthala",
        "addressRegion": "Punjab",
        "postalCode": "144407"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 1005000,
        "maxValue": 2536000
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 2,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 84
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "G D R Convent School, established 1996, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Kapurthala, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹25.4 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams.",
  "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": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is G D R Convent School located?",
      "a": "The school is in Kapurthala, Punjab. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Kapurthala), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at G D R Convent School?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is school transport available for staff?",
      "a": "Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "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."
    }
  ]
}