HOD English — Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jharmunda, Balangir

Applications are open for a HOD English at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jharmunda in Balangir, Odisha. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jharmunda, established 2014, is a senior secondary school in Balangir, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.5 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Jharmunda. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.