{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-sahibzada-jujhar-singh-academy-bhairon-majra-03074100472-rupnagar-d74d494f",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Academy, Bhairon Majra",
        "value": "55235be2-d1cd-4fc4-a6ce-1140a0e22653"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "State Board"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD English",
    "description": "Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Academy, Bhairon Majra is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Rupnagar, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹9.6 LPA–₹16.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\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.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-18T22:33:09.236+00:00",
    "employmentType": "CONTRACTOR",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sahibzada-jujhar-singh-academy-bhairon-majra-03074100472#school",
      "name": "Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Academy, Bhairon Majra",
      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sahibzada-jujhar-singh-academy-bhairon-majra-03074100472",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "GURDWARA DASHMESHGARH SAHIB, BHAIRON MAJRA",
        "addressLocality": "Rupnagar",
        "addressRegion": "Punjab"
      }
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-sahibzada-jujhar-singh-academy-bhairon-majra-03074100472-rupnagar-d74d494f",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-sahibzada-jujhar-singh-academy-bhairon-majra-03074100472-rupnagar-d74d494f",
    "validThrough": "2026-12-02T22:33:09.236Z",
    "dateModified": "2026-09-23T05:03:25.392737+00:00",
    "directApply": true,
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "GURDWARA DASHMESHGARH SAHIB, BHAIRON MAJRA",
        "addressLocality": "Rupnagar",
        "addressRegion": "Punjab"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 957000,
        "maxValue": 1632000
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 2,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 72
    }
  },
  "board": "State Board",
  "schoolType": "Private Unaided (Recognized)",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Academy, Bhairon Majra is a State Board-affiliated senior secondary school in Rupnagar, Punjab.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹9.6 LPA–₹16.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\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.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.",
  "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 STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "Working in a **state-board** setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Are meals provided at school?",
      "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff."
    },
    {
      "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?",
      "a": "Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Academy, Bhairon Majra follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "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 (Rupnagar), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Academy, Bhairon Majra?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD English role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "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."
    }
  ]
}