HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Little Flower School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.3L – ₹21.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD English at Little Flower School in Darjeeling, West Bengal. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Little Flower School, established 1978, runs as a secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹21.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Little Flower School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD English listing is usually welcome.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Little Flower School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Little Flower School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 8:1
Little Flower school was founded in the year 1978 after it was decided by High School in the sub-division that they would withdraw their junior sections. The school then began to function from 8th March 1979 catering the junior wing only through the medium of English with strength of 200 children with a plan of large expansion. Thus with the need of further extension of higher classes, the school than formed a social organization under the name and style of LITTLE FLOWER EDUCATION AND WELFARE SOCIETY in the year 1986. The president of the governing body or the Director of the Academic Council remains the ultimate head and has the power in functioning school. LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL has been famous for great academic results since the time it has been affiliated to the Council for Indian Certificate of School Examination, Delhi.
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