HOD English
at Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus · Siwan · Apply in under 60 seconds.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus
- City
- Siwan
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹7.9L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Siwan — 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 Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus
Contact the school directly using the details below.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus invites applications for a HOD English in Siwan, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus, established 2012, is a secondary school in Siwan, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.2 LPA – ₹7.9 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Siwan), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Where exactly is Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus located?
The school is in Siwan, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
More roles like this
Teachers who saved this also saved
Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Hemanta Kumar Shahu
- Affiliation #
- 300053
Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Siwan, Bihar.
See all school jobs →Working at Kendriya Vidyalaya, SHRI Gauri Shankar High School Campus
Where this school is
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Siwan.