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HOD English

₹12L – ₹15L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 27 Jul 24 days left
Kannur, Keralafull-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Safa English Medium School
City
Kannur
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹15L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
27 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kannur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.6L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Safa English Medium School

24 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD English at Safa English Medium School in Kannur, Kerala. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Safa English Medium School: a senior secondary institution in Kannur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1993,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.6 LPA – ₹14.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Safa English Medium School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Safa English Medium School

Key facts about Safa English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
1993
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SUBAIR K P
Affiliation #
930244
Address
MATTUL, DISTT KANNUR, KERALA, Mattul, Kannur, Kerala, 670325

Safa English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Kannur, Kerala.

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