HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Modern School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Todermal Road Area
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
HOD English
at Modern School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Modern School is hiring a HOD English in Delhi, Todermal Road Area. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Modern School: a senior secondary institution in Delhi, Todermal Road Area — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1920,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.0 LPA – ₹18.0 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application on this page and Modern School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Modern School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Modern School
Key facts about Modern School
- Founded
- 1920
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Modern School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1920, located in Delhi, Todermal Road Area. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.
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