HOD English — Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Ankarantipur, Odapada, Dhenkanal

We are looking for a HOD English to join Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Ankarantipur, Odapada in Dhenkanal, Odisha. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Ankarantipur, Odapada in Dhenkanal, Odisha operates as a senior secondary school, established 2020, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.7 LPA – ₹11.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Ankarantipur, Odapada. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.