HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Modern School, Ghaziabad
- City
- Ghaziabad
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Ghaziabad — snapshot
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HOD English
at Modern School, Ghaziabad
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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, Ghaziabad has opened applications for a HOD English in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Modern School, Ghaziabad, established 2005, is a secondary campus in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.1 LPA – ₹18.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Modern School, Ghaziabad academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Modern School, Ghaziabad"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Modern School, Ghaziabad and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Modern School, Ghaziabad
Key facts about Modern School, Ghaziabad
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHWETA CHHATWAL BAJAJ
- Affiliation #
- 2131554
Modern School, Ghaziabad is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
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