HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- S.S.M. Gouchar
- City
- Chamoli
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.9L – ₹23.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Chamoli — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
S.S.M. Gouchar in Chamoli, Uttarakhand is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. S.S.M. Gouchar is a senior secondary school in Chamoli, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹10.9 LPA – ₹23.8 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with S.S.M. Gouchar. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
S.S.M. Gouchar follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Can I negotiate the salary at S.S.M. Gouchar?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Chamoli), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
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.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about S.S.M. Gouchar
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-5
- Students
- 124
- Staff
- 1
S.S.M. Gouchar is a private unaided (recognized), located in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, offering 1-5. The campus serves around 124 students with a teaching and support team of about 1. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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