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HOD English

₹9.5L – ₹17L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 17 Jul 14 days left
Palamu, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 44d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Orient Public School
City
Palamu
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.5L – ₹17L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
20 May 2026
Closing date
17 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Palamu — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.5L
per year
Typical
₹13.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Orient Public School

14 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Orient Public School in Palamu, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Orient Public School in Palamu, Jharkhand: a senior secondary institution, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.5 LPA – ₹16.8 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Orient Public School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this 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.

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 questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Palamu.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Orient Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Orient Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Orient Public School

Key facts about Orient Public School

Key facts
Founded
2009
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DHIRAJ KUMAR MEHTA
Affiliation #
3430720
Address
POKHRAHA KHURD, MEDININAGAR, Pokhraha Khurd, Palamu, Jharkhand, 822118

Orient Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Palamu, Jharkhand.

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