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HOD English

₹7.2L – ₹22L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Jamnagar, Gujaratfull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Sainik School
City
Jamnagar
State
Gujarat
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.2L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026
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HOD English

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  • 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

Sainik School is hiring a HOD English in Jamnagar, Gujarat. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Sainik School in Jamnagar, Gujarat — a senior secondary setup, established 1961, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.2 LPA – ₹21.7 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Sainik School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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Where exactly is Sainik School located?

The school is in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

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Role details

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About the school

Sainik School

Key facts about Sainik School

Key facts
Founded
1961
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHREYASH MEHTA
Affiliation #
480001
Address
BALACHADI JAMNAGAR GUJARAT, Balachadi, Jamnagar, Gujarat, 361230

Sainik School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

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