HOD English — Sherwood Academy Vacancy at Sherwood Academy, Lucknow
Sherwood AcademyKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — Sherwood Academy
- School
- Sherwood Academy
- City
- Lucknow
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹5.5L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD English — Sherwood Academy at Sherwood Academy will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. Curriculum: CISCE. The school has been running for 37+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.
Sherwood Academy, a CISCE school in Lucknow, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Sherwood Academy is a CISCE Day School in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
What you'll handle as a HOD English — Sherwood Academy
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CISCE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Lucknow
Lucknow has a strong ICSE and CBSE base and is one of UP's largest hiring markets for school staff.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sherwood Academy follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What qualifications are required for a HOD English — Sherwood Academy?
Most HOD English — Sherwood Academy 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
About Sherwood Academy
Sherwood Academy is a day school affiliated to CISCE, established in 1989, located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Sherwood Academy is a CISCE Day School in Indira Nagar, Lucknow.
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