{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-sda-residential-english-high-school-east-junction-sh40-nedumkandam-6953-idukki-e7b5d7f5", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "SDA Residential English High School", "value": "b5e329f4-4cd1-4371-8a40-76afa2734c54" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "ICSE" } ], "title": "HOD English", "description": "SDA Residential English High School is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated secondary school in Idukki, Kerala. The school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.3 LPA–₹8.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What 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. Candidate 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.\n- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.", "datePosted": "2026-09-13T14:44:25+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sda-residential-english-high-school-east-junction-sh40-nedumkandam-6953#school", "name": "SDA Residential English High School", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/sda-residential-english-high-school-east-junction-sh40-nedumkandam-6953", "logo": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/api/media/logos/3728e125-6f3f-4979-8972-64fb5eda84d5.webp", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "East Junction, SH40, Nedumkandam", "addressLocality": "Idukki", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "685514" } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-sda-residential-english-high-school-east-junction-sh40-nedumkandam-6953-idukki-e7b5d7f5", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-english-sda-residential-english-high-school-east-junction-sh40-nedumkandam-6953-idukki-e7b5d7f5", "validThrough": "2026-12-12T14:44:25.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-22T21:55:48.638715+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "East Junction, SH40, Nedumkandam", "addressLocality": "Idukki", "addressRegion": "Kerala", "postalCode": "685514" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 731000, "maxValue": 818000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "ICSE", "schoolType": "Secondary Boarding", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "SDA Residential English High School is a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated secondary school in Idukki, Kerala. The school is hiring a HOD English. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.3 LPA–₹8.2 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What 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. Candidate 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.\n• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.", "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": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in an ICSE school", "body": "This is an **ICSE/ISC** school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios." }, { "id": "working-conditions", "heading": "Working conditions", "body": "This is a **boarding school**, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How do I make a resume for a ICSE HOD English job?", "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder." }, { "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 — SDA Residential English High School\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?", "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none." }, { "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "SDA Residential English High School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "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 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": "Where can I find similar vacancies?", "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Idukki), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side." }, { "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?", "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term." }, { "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?", "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status." } ] }