HOD English
at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum · Thiruvananthapuram · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum
- City
- Thiruvananthapuram
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 62+ years.
Job description
Overview
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum requires a HOD English in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1964,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.1 LPA – ₹9.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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.
What is the average HOD English salary in Thiruvananthapuram?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Thiruvananthapuram varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Thiruvananthapuram), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Can I negotiate the salary at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
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Key facts about PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum
- Founded
- 1964
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- R GIRI SANKARAN THAMPI
- Affiliation #
- 900004
PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Trivandrum is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1964, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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