HOD English — Holy Cross School, Jalpaiguri

Holy Cross School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Holy Cross School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹10.5 LPA – ₹22.7 LPA).
• Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
• Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
• A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
• Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Holy Cross School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.