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HOD English

₹7.4L – ₹21L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Gurugram, HaryanacontractPosted 12d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Pragyanam School
City
Gurugram
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.4L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
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HOD English

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at Pragyanam School in Gurugram, Haryana. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Pragyanam School, established 2022, runs as a secondary campus in Gurugram, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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 (₹7.4 LPA – ₹21.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Pragyanam School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

What qualifications are required for a HOD English?

Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Pragyanam School

Key facts about Pragyanam School

Key facts
Founded
2022
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Deepa Nicodemus
Affiliation #
532111
Address
DHPS-02, EMERALD HILLS, SECTOR 65 GURGAON, Dhps-02, Gurugram, Haryana, 122018

Pragyanam School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Gurugram, Haryana.

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