Skip to main content
Salary disclosed by school
Apply by 24 Jul·21 days left

HOD English

at Jai Matha Public School · Idukki · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.2L – ₹11L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 24 Jul 20 days left
Idukki, Keralafull-timePosted 27d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.

Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Jai Matha Public School
City
Idukki
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.2L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
6 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Idukki — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.2L
per year
Typical
₹9.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

Apply for this role

HOD English

at Jai Matha Public School

20 days left

Contact the school directly using the details below.

Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Jai Matha Public School is looking for a HOD English in Idukki, Kerala to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About the institution: Jai Matha Public School in Idukki, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹11.4 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. Submit your application here so Jai Matha Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Can I negotiate the salary at Jai Matha 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.

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 Idukki.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Use the "Similar jobs" panel below, or set up a free job alert so new matching vacancies arrive in your inbox the moment they're posted.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
Keep exploring

More roles like this

About the school

Jai Matha Public School

Key facts about Jai Matha Public School

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SHEEBA GEORGE
Affiliation #
930476
Address
SAHAYAGIRI PO MARAYOOR IDUKKI DISTT KERALA, Sahayagiri Marayoor Distt, Idukki, Kerala, 685620

Jai Matha Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Idukki, Kerala.

See all school jobs →

Working at Jai Matha Public School

Where this school is

Map loads as you scroll
Open in Google Maps →

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Idukki.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Frequently asked questions

Explore similar searches