HOD English — Shah-I-Hamdan, Shopian

Immediate opening: HOD English at Shah-I-Hamdan in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Shah-I-Hamdan: a senior secondary institution in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.0 LPA – ₹19.2 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 online from this page to be considered by Shah-I-Hamdan. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.