{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-laureate-public-school-brance-peth-bharari-0045-shimla-6fcd99c8-r2610", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Laureate Public School", "value": "f52d52bb-1017-4d22-a181-0a4a45b160c3" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "hod-english" } ], "title": "HOD English", "description": "Laureate Public School, established 1992, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹9.2 LPA–₹11.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.", "datePosted": "2026-10-28T01:39:40.885+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/laureate-public-school-brance-peth-bharari-0045#school", "name": "Laureate Public School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/laureate-public-school-brance-peth-bharari-0045", "sameAs": "http://www.laureateshimla.com", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "BRANCE PETH BHARARI SHIMLA HIMACHAL PRADESH", "addressLocality": "Shimla", "addressRegion": "Himachal Pradesh", "postalCode": "171001" }, "foundingDate": "1992" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-laureate-public-school-brance-peth-bharari-0045-shimla-6fcd99c8-r2610", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-laureate-public-school-brance-peth-bharari-0045-shimla-6fcd99c8-r2610", "validThrough": "2027-01-11T01:39:40.885Z", "dateModified": "2026-10-28T07:07:38.133311+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "BRANCE PETH BHARARI SHIMLA HIMACHAL PRADESH", "addressLocality": "Shimla", "addressRegion": "Himachal Pradesh", "postalCode": "171001" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 920500, "maxValue": 1192500 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Laureate Public School, established 1992, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹9.2 LPA–₹11.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.", "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": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?", "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications." }, { "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Use the \"Similar jobs\" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted." }, { "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?", "a": "Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD English salary in Shimla?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Shimla. 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": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "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." }, { "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?", "a": "Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria." }, { "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?", "a": "Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned." }, { "q": "Is accommodation provided?", "a": "Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview." } ] }