HOD English — Shanti Niketan High School, Patna

Shanti Niketan High School is looking for a HOD English in Patna, Bihar to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Shanti Niketan High School in Patna, Bihar functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.4 LPA – ₹18.2 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Shanti Niketan High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.