HOD English — Padma Odzer Choeling, East Sikkim

Applications are invited for a HOD English at Padma Odzer Choeling in East Sikkim, Sikkim. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Padma Odzer Choeling, established 2001, is a secondary school in East Sikkim, Sikkim — 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
• Market-aligned salary (₹7.8 LPA – ₹20.7 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 Padma Odzer Choeling can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.