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 School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Modern School (Delhi, Delhi) is inviting applications for a HOD English — Modern School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 51+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
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 School in Vasant Vihar, Delhi.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Modern School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
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
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
About Modern School
Modern School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Modern School is a CBSE Day School in Vasant Vihar, Delhi.
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