HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Holy Child English Academy
- City
- Malda
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.5L – ₹24.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Malda — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD English at Holy Child English Academy in Malda, West Bengal. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Holy Child English Academy in Malda, West Bengal: a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.5 LPA – ₹24.3 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Holy Child English Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is Holy Child English Academy located?
The school is in Malda, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the leave policy?
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What is the average HOD English salary in Malda?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Malda varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Holy Child English Academy follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Holy Child English Academy
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 45:1
Holy Child English Academy is committed to creating the most supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for students. The school is committed to providing quality education along with opportunity to excel in co-curricular activities at exemplary levels. The school has strived to enhance the creative potential of individuals and to train students to shape their ideas with a real sense of human consequence. I wish the school the very best and hope it will live up to its name.
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