HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- J & K Police Public School
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Suzadpur
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹21.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Jammu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 36+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD English in Jammu, Suzadpur at J & K Police Public School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. J & K Police Public School, established 1990, is a senior secondary school in Jammu, Suzadpur — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.0 LPA – ₹21.0 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at J & K Police Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Jammu.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD English listing is usually welcome.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Where exactly is J & K Police Public School located?
The school is in Jammu, Suzadpur. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Can I negotiate the salary at J & K Police Public School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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Key facts about J & K Police Public School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The Police Public School was initially started in 1976 as a "Day Care Centre" in DPL Jammu for the children of serving Police women. In 1994, the name of the school was changed to " Bal Niketan". In 2004, school was shifted from DPL Jammu to New Campus, Miran Sahib Jammu. The first batch of class 10th appeared in 2005-06 and class 12th in 2007-08. The school is affiliated with State Board of School Education Jammu. The campus is divided into landscaped areas, playgrounds and institutional infrastructures and provides a healthy and stress-free learning environment for children. Our classrooms are well-lit, airy and spacious and are fitted with requisite teaching-learning aids and equipment.
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