HOD English

Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School· Est. 1972 · CBSE · Thiruvananthapuram
₹10.4L – ₹26.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 12 Sep
● posted 25 May

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Thiruvananthapuram.

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

Salary & benefits

₹10.4L – ₹26.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD English in Thiruvananthapuram

₹10.4L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.4L – ₹26.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹26.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School invites applications for a HOD English in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1972,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.4 LPA – ₹26.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Thiruvananthapuram · Est. 1972
1972
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SR LINCY KURIAN
PRINCIPAL
930807
AFFILIATION
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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