HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Sandal Wood School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹17.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
HOD English salary in Dehradun — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sandal Wood School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is accepting applications for a HOD English. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Sandal Wood School, established 1990, is a senior secondary school in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹9.1 LPA – ₹17.5 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sandal Wood School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English?
Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sandal Wood School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) 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 (Dehradun), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
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Key facts about Sandal Wood School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Sandal Wood School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1990, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.
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