HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
- City
- Kullu
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 35+ years.
Job description
Overview
Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School is looking for a HOD English in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1991,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.6 LPA – ₹11.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
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.
Where exactly is Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School located?
The school is in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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 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.
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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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Key facts about Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Kullu Valley School endeavours to provide the best possible education for all students under its jurisdiction consistent with the resources available. Our School makes a determined attempt to foster a learning environment in which children will have the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be full participants of the Indian Society. Starting with 54 students in 1991, Kullu Valley School has gone head-over-heels in these 30 years. Suvidya Educational Society under ICSE Board Delhi's affiliation started the school. At present the school is educating over 1600 students. The very first class, which sat for Boards in year (2000- 2001), passed out with flying colors. The labour of the committed staff has allowed them do their best. It is our hope that the combined efforts of parents and teachers will provide motivation to the students to work with pride, to achieve with satisfaction and to behave with dignity.
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