HOD English — Junior DPS Opening — Junior DPS, Delhi
Junior DPSKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Junior DPS
- School
- Junior DPS
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Delhi, Delhi — a fresh opening for a HOD English — Junior DPS at Junior DPS. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 10+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Junior DPS, a No Board school in Delhi, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Junior DPS is a No Board Day School in Paschim Vihar, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Junior DPS
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About Junior DPS
Junior DPS is a day school affiliated to No Board, established in 2016, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Junior DPS is a No Board Day School in Paschim Vihar, Delhi.
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