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HOD English

at Kendriya Vidyalaya · Gopalganj · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹8.0L – ₹14.4L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Gopalganj, Biharfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya
City
Gopalganj
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.0L – ₹14.4L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Gopalganj — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.0L
per year
Typical
₹11.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Kendriya Vidyalaya is hiring a HOD English in Gopalganj, Bihar. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Kendriya Vidyalaya, established 2004, is a senior secondary campus in Gopalganj, Bihar — 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. 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. 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 (₹8.0 LPA – ₹14.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Kendriya Vidyalaya reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

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 average HOD English salary in Gopalganj?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Gopalganj varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

How will I know if my application is being reviewed?

Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses.

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.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Gopalganj), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
KRISHNA KUMAR GANGWAR
Affiliation #
300040
Address
NEAR TOWN THANA, V.M. INTER COLLEGE CAMPUS, GOPAL GANJ, BIHAR, Near Town Thana, Gopalganj, Bihar, 841428

Kendriya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Gopalganj, Bihar.

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