Lucknow: HOD English — Pretty Petals School Job at Pretty Petals School
Pretty Petals SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Pretty Petals School
- School
- Pretty Petals School
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- No Board
- School type
- Day Cum Boarding
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹6.0L – ₹9.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–12 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Pretty Petals School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD English — Pretty Petals School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. Curriculum: NO BOARD. The school has been running for 21+ years. Hit Apply to share your CV with the school. Strong applicants are typically contacted within a week.
Pretty Petals School, a No Board school in Lucknow, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Pretty Petals School is a No Board Day Cum Boarding in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Pretty Petals School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this 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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
About Pretty Petals School
Pretty Petals School is a day cum boarding affiliated to No Board, established in 2005, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Pretty Petals School is a No Board Day Cum Boarding in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
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