PGT English
Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Sultanwind Link Road
₹35,000–50,500 /monthAmritsar1–4 yrsCBSE
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English teacher jobs in Amritsar
As of 11 Nov 2026, 645 English teacher vacancies are open in Amritsar across at least 12 schools. Pay range: ₹25,500–₹1,62,500/month (median ₹98,000, from 12 listings that state a salary). Most common boards: CBSE 33%, State Board 33% and Cambridge 8% of the 12 listings shown. Median pay is ₹1,02,000 at CBSE schools and ₹88,500 at State Board schools. By school type: 7 private unaided (recognized) and 2 senior secondary level. Top hiring: Baba Budha Sahib Middle School, Gopal Avenue, Verka, Baba Deep Singh Khalsa School, Jaspal Nagar, S.W. Road and Dashmesh Public Sr. Sec. School, Mehta Chowk..
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12 of the 12 listings shown were posted in the last 7 days, so English teaching roles in Amritsar are being advertised right now. All dated listings here were posted in Nov 2026. They ask for 6+ years (median). All 12 are full-time. 7 of the 12 listings shown are for more than one post. How to apply: open a listing to check the classes, qualifications and documents the school asks for, then apply from the job page, and save this search to hear about new openings.
- Typical salary
- ₹3.5L – ₹19.2L / yr
- Boards hiring
- CBSE · State Board · Cambridge
- Posted this week
- 12+ new
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645 jobs for English teachers in Amritsar
HOD English
Dashmesh Public Sr. Sec. School, Mehta Chowk.
₹58,500–1,60,000 /monthAmritsar6–8 yrsState Board
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HOD English
Sks International School
₹94,000–1,23,000 /monthAmritsar5–8 yrsCBSE
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TGT English
Miri Piri Academy
₹25,000–29,500 /monthAmritsar1–4 yrsCambridge
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HOD English
Mamta Niketan Convent School
₹90,000–1,01,500 /monthAmritsar7–9 yrsCBSE
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HOD English
Shri Raghunath Girls Senior Secondary School, Jandiala Guru
₹66,000–1,33,500 /monthAmritsar7–9 yrs
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HOD English
S.B Tagore School,Bz.Khillona Near Dhab Khatika
₹74,500–1,62,500 /monthAmritsar5–9 yrsState Board
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TGT English
Baba Budha Sahib Middle School, Gopal Avenue, Verka
₹25,500–63,000 /monthAmritsar1–4 yrs
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HOD English
Khalsa College Public School, G T Road
₹1,07,500–1,94,500 /monthAmritsar6–8 yrsCBSE
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TGT English
Baba Deep Singh Khalsa School, Jaspal Nagar, S.W. Road
₹38,000–42,000 /monthAmritsar2–5 yrsState Board
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HOD English
Sahibzada Fateh Singh Public School
₹68,000–1,38,500 /monthAmritsar6–10 yrs
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HOD English
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Sen Sec School
₹60,500–75,000 /monthAmritsar7–10 yrsState Board
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Top schools currently hiring — Amritsar
Ranked by number of live openings in this filter. Click any school to see all their current vacancies and school profile.
- Baba Budha Sahib Middle School, Gopal Avenue, Verka
1 open role
- Baba Deep Singh Khalsa School, Jaspal Nagar, S.W. Road
1 open role
- Dashmesh Public Sr. Sec. School, Mehta Chowk.
1 open role
- Khalsa College Public School, G T Road
1 open role
- Mamta Niketan Convent School
1 open role
- Miri Piri Academy
1 open role
- S.B Tagore School,Bz.Khillona Near Dhab Khatika
1 open role
- Sahibzada Ajit Singh Sen Sec School
1 open role
Salary bands by experience — Amritsar
Monthly pay ranges derived from 12 live listings on School Jobs India. Actual offers vary by board, school tier and specific school. Numbers below are indicative p25-p75 bands, not offers.
- Fresher (0-1 yr)
- ₹29k–₹71k per month
- ₹3.4L– ₹8.5L per year (approx.)
- 1-3 yrs
- ₹40k–₹98k per month
- ₹4.8L– ₹11.8L per year (approx.)
- 3-7 yrs
- ₹49k–₹1.2L per month
- ₹5.8L– ₹14.4L per year (approx.)
- 7+ yrs
- ₹66k–₹1.6L per month
- ₹8.0L– ₹19.7L per year (approx.)
When schools in Amritsar hire — 12-month view
Peak hiring windows are typically Mar–Apr–May. Applying 4-6 weeks before the peak improves your odds of a demo-class invitation.
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Legend: darker = higher hiring intensity. Based on live posting cadence and the CBSE/ICSE academic calendar.
How to get hired as a teacher in Amritsar
A pragmatic checklist informed by hiring managers on the platform — practical, not aspirational.
Confirm you meet the teaching qualification bar
Most private CBSE/ICSE schools ask for a graduate degree in the subject you'll teach plus a B.Ed. Government and Kendriya Vidyalaya roles additionally require CTET/TET (Paper I for Classes 1-5, Paper II for 6-8). International-curriculum schools accept IB or IGCSE certification in lieu of B.Ed. If you don't have a B.Ed. yet, D.El.Ed. is acceptable at most primary and pre-primary roles.
Shortlist 15-20 schools in Amritsar that fit your profile
Use the school lists above to find employers whose board, medium and student profile match your experience. Look at the school's founded year, student-teacher ratio and verified status — they signal hiring seriousness. Avoid mass-applying; a tailored 15-school shortlist consistently out-performs 100 generic applications.
Prepare a 20-minute demo class
Almost every teaching shortlist ends in a demo class. Pick a topic from the school's current textbook, plan a lesson with a clear objective, 3-part structure (starter, main, recap) and one differentiation activity. Rehearse until you can teach it without notes. Schools reject strong candidates every year who "knew the topic" but couldn't hold a class of 30.
Apply during the right hiring window
Applications submitted 4-6 weeks before the Mar–May peak land while schools are still shortlisting — off-cycle applications often arrive after decisions have been made. If you're applying mid-cycle, focus on schools that show live openings today — those are actively hiring, not paper-listed. Set a free alert on this page and you'll get pinged the moment a new matching role posts.
Follow up the smart way
Send a short thank-you email within 24 hours of your demo. Mention one specific thing you'd change if you taught the lesson again — schools value teachers who reflect. If you don't hear back in 10 working days, one polite check-in is fine; more than that reads as pressure.