HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School
- City
- Sonipat
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹22.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Sonipat — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Apply for HOD English at Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School
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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 90+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School in Sonipat, Haryana as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School, established 1936, is a senior secondary campus in Sonipat, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.9 LPA – ₹22.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
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 Sonipat.
What is the average HOD English salary in Sonipat?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Sonipat. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
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- 2
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Key facts about Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1936
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 45:1
Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School is a residential school imparting education to rural girls for classes I to XII. It was established by Amar Shaheed Bhagat Phool Singh Ji in 1936 to educate rural girls according to Vedic tradition. The main objective of this school was to establish all round development, upliftment and empowerment of women along with Indian traditional values. After his assassination his legacy and philosophy was continued by his daughter Padam Shri Subhashini Devi.
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