HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Nextgen School
- City
- Guntur
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.5L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Guntur — snapshot
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HOD English
at Nextgen School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Nextgen School is hiring a HOD English in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Nextgen School in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh: a senior secondary institution, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.5 LPA – ₹26.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Nextgen School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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 staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Nextgen School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Nextgen School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Nextgen School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Nextgen School
Key facts about Nextgen School
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LAKSHMI GAYATHRI GUNTUPALLI
- Affiliation #
- 130683
Nextgen School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
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