HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar
- City
- Ganjam
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Ganjam — snapshot
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HOD English
at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar
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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
Immediate opening: HOD English at Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar in Ganjam, Odisha. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar, established 2016, is a senior secondary school in Ganjam, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹7.8 LPA – ₹15.0 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, Sidheswar. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Where exactly is Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar located?
The school is in Ganjam, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar
Key facts about Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHINTAMANI PALAI
- Affiliation #
- 1520064
Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Sidheswar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Ganjam, Odisha.
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