HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
- City
- Junagadh
- State
- Junagadh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹12.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 27 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Sept 2026
HOD English salary in Junagadh — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 78+ years.
Job description
Overview
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul is recruiting a HOD English in Junagadh, Junagadh. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul, established 1948, is a senior secondary school in Junagadh, Junagadh — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹8.7 LPA – ₹12.9 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 Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Junagadh), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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 Junagadh?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Junagadh 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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
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 do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Where exactly is Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul located?
The school is in Junagadh, Junagadh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Role details
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Key facts about Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
- Founded
- 1948
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
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