HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- National Academy Dhargloon
- City
- Poonch
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.6L – ₹17.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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- 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
Join National Academy Dhargloon in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: National Academy Dhargloon in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.6 LPA – ₹17.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for National Academy Dhargloon. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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What is the salary for this HOD English role?
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Does National Academy Dhargloon help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Poonch run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is school transport available for staff?
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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Key facts about National Academy Dhargloon
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 70
- Staff
- 12
National Academy Dhargloon is a private unaided (recognized), located in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 70 students with a teaching and support team of about 12. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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