HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar
- City
- Ajmer
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹27L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
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HOD English
at Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar is looking for a HOD English in Ajmer, Rajasthan to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar, established 2006, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ajmer, Rajasthan — 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. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.5 LPA – ₹27.5 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Ajmer.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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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.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar
Key facts about Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Akshat Singh Chaudhary
- Affiliation #
- 1730495
Queen Mary's School, Ram Nagar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Ajmer, Rajasthan.
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