HOD English — Our School Opening — Our School, Hyderabad
Our SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Our School
- School
- Our School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Our School, a ICSE school in Hyderabad, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Haji Kurban Husain Saheb and Dr. Abdul Husain Arastu Yar Jung were luminaries from Husaini Alam. They instilled the primacy of education in their children as their foundation for building a vibrant, engaged and inclusive community. Dr Shamshad Hussain who is also the great-grandson of Dr. Arastu Yar Jung sahib created an educational trust in the name & style of Haji Kurban Hussain memorial education trust in 1999, with a vision to start a state-of-the-art institution to provide education.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD English — Our School role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
About Our School
Haji Kurban Husain Saheb and Dr. Abdul Husain Arastu Yar Jung were luminaries from Husaini Alam. They instilled the primacy of education in their children as their foundation for building a vibrant, engaged and inclusive community. Dr Shamshad Hussain who is also the great-grandson of Dr. Arastu Yar Jung sahib created an educational trust in the name & style of Haji Kurban Hussain memorial education trust in 1999, with a vision to start a state-of-the-art institution to provide education.
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