HOD English
at Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension · Kota · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension
- City
- Kota
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Kota — snapshot
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HOD English
at Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension as a HOD English in Kota, Rajasthan. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension, established 2005, is a senior secondary campus in Kota, Rajasthan — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹19.1 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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 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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
Does Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Kota offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
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 kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the average HOD English salary in Kota?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Kota varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension
Key facts about Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JASWANT SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 1730344
Shiv Jyoti Convent School, Mahaveer Nagar Extension is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Kota, Rajasthan.
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