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HOD English

₹9.0L – ₹20L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Madhubani, BiharcontractPosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Pole Star
City
Madhubani
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹20L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Madhubani — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.0L
per year
Typical
₹14.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 23+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: HOD English at Pole Star in Madhubani, Bihar. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Pole Star, established 2003, is a senior secondary school in Madhubani, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.0 LPA – ₹20.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Pole Star reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

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 is the salary for this HOD English role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average HOD English salary in Madhubani?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Madhubani 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.

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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Pole Star

Key facts about Pole Star

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Dr Bharti Jha
Affiliation #
330199
Address
JEEWACHH CHOWK, RAM NAGAR, ROHIKA,MADHUBANI, Jeewachh Chowk, Madhubani, Bihar, 847214

Pole Star is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Madhubani, Bihar.

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