Delhi: HOD English — Modern School Job at Modern School
Modern SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Modern School
- School
- Modern School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — Modern School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 77+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Modern School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Modern School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Mandi House, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Modern School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
How do I apply for this HOD English — Modern School 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.
About Modern School
Modern School is a day cum boarding affiliated to CBSE, established in 1949, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Modern School is a CBSE Day Cum Boarding in Mandi House, Delhi.
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