HOD English — Novel International School-jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Est. 2006 · senior secondary · English medium · Po Box 4596
₹12.4L – ₹22.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–10 yrs2 openingsCloses 9 Dec
● posted 19 May

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Novel International School-jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Novel International School-jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools: a senior secondary institution, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.4 LPA – ₹22.3 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Novel International School-jeddah hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Saudi Arabia.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Novel International School-jeddah
CBSE · Saudi Arabia · Est. 2006
2006
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MOHAMMED SHAFEEQUE PM
PRINCIPAL
5730020
AFFILIATION
Saudi Arabia, Foreign Schools
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