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HOD English

₹7.3L – ₹13L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 21 Jul 18 days left
Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Saint John School
City
Shahjahanpur
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.3L – ₹13L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Shahjahanpur — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.3L
per year
Typical
₹10.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Saint John School

18 days left

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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

Saint John School is recruiting a HOD English in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Saint John School, established 2016, runs as a senior secondary campus in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh — 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. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.3 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Saint John School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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.

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.

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 Shahjahanpur.

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.

How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Saint John School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Saint John School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Who fits

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About the school

Saint John School

Key facts about Saint John School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PRIYA FERNANDES
Affiliation #
2133854
Address
KHUTAR ROAD, BANDA, POWAYAN, Khutar Road, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 242042

Saint John School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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