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HOD English

₹7.6L – ₹13L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 5 Aug
Gwalior, Madhya Pradeshfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Pragati It's Different
City
Gwalior
State
Madhya Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹13L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Gwalior — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.6L
per year
Typical
₹10.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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  • 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 Pragati It's Different in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About the institution: Pragati It's Different in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — a secondary setup, established 2021, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.6 LPA – ₹13.0 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Pragati It's Different instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Where exactly is Pragati It's Different located?

The school is in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

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About the school

Pragati It's Different

Key facts about Pragati It's Different

Key facts
Founded
2021
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Benu Khandelwal
Affiliation #
1031410
Address
BESIDE SUNVALLEY, NEW COLLECTORATE ROAD, CITY CENTER, MORAR, Beside Sunvalley, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474011

Pragati It's Different is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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