HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Saint Annes School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Dehradun — snapshot
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HOD English
at Saint Annes School
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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
Immediate opening: HOD English at Saint Annes School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Saint Annes School, established 2013, is a secondary school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹8.0 LPA – ₹12.8 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 here so Saint Annes School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Saint Annes School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Saint Annes School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Saint Annes School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Saint Annes School
Key facts about Saint Annes School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Prgya Upadhyay
- Affiliation #
- 3530426
Saint Annes School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
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