HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya
- City
- Sas Nagar
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹21.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Kendriya Vidyalaya as a HOD English in Sas Nagar, Punjab. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Kendriya Vidyalaya, established 1985, is a senior secondary campus in Sas Nagar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.6 LPA – ₹21.0 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Kendriya Vidyalaya academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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Is school transport available for staff?
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Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Kendriya Vidyalaya"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kendriya Vidyalaya and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAKESH KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 1600027
Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Sas Nagar, Punjab.
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