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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya
- City
- Anugul
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.1L – ₹26.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Anugul — 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
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya requires a HOD English in Anugul, Odisha for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, established 2022, is a secondary campus in Anugul, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.1 LPA – ₹26.7 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What is the average HOD English salary in Anugul?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Anugul 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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- 3
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Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 2022
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- DEEPAK KUMAR NAYAK
- Affiliation #
- 1520424
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Anugul, Odisha.
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