HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi
- City
- North West A
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.6L – ₹15.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
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Job description
Overview
Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi in North West A, Delhi is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi in North West A, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.6 LPA – ₹15.4 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Where exactly is Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi located?
The school is in North West A, Delhi. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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Key facts about Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-8
- Students
- 592
Shanti Vidya Niketan, 116-117, Ishwar Colony, Kanjhawla Road, Bawana, Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in North West A, Delhi, offering 1-8. The campus serves around 592 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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