HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Gondia, Dhenkanal
- City
- Dhenkanal
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.6L – ₹20.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Dhenkanal — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD English at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Gondia, Dhenkanal in Dhenkanal, Odisha. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Gondia, Dhenkanal, established 2020, is a senior secondary school in Dhenkanal, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹9.6 LPA – ₹20.8 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Gondia, Dhenkanal. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD English listing is usually welcome.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
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How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Gondia, Dhenkanal
- Founded
- 2020
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NARENDRA KUMAR DAS
- Affiliation #
- 1520404
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Biswanathpur, Gondia, Dhenkanal is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2020, located in Dhenkanal, Odisha.
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