HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Mount Zion International School
- City
- Pudukkottai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹18.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Pudukkottai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Mount Zion International School in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Mount Zion International School in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹18.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Mount Zion International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
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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.
What is the average HOD English salary in Pudukkottai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Pudukkottai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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.
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Key facts about Mount Zion International School
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JALAJAKUMARI
- Affiliation #
- 1930539
Mount Zion International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Pudukkottai, Tamilnadu.
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