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HOD English

at Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 · Patiala · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.6L – ₹18.9L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Patiala, PunjabcontractPosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2
City
Patiala
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹18.9L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Patiala — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹14.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2

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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 40+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 in Patiala, Punjab as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 in Patiala, Punjab functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1986,. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.6 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

What is the salary for this HOD English role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

What is the average HOD English salary in Patiala?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Patiala 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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Does Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 help with relocation from another city?

Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Patiala offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LAXMI SINGH
Affiliation #
1600022
Address
D M W PATIALA PUNJAB, D M W, Patiala, Punjab, 147001

Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Patiala, Punjab.

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