HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Siddharth Public School Jath
- City
- Sangli
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Sangli — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
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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
Siddharth Public School Jath in Sangli, Maharashtra is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Siddharth Public School Jath: a secondary institution in Sangli, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2009,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹13.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Siddharth Public School Jath. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Siddharth Public School Jath"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Siddharth Public School Jath and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What is the average HOD English salary in Sangli?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Sangli. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Siddharth Public School Jath
Key facts about Siddharth Public School Jath
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Shyamsundar Tanaji Koli
- Affiliation #
- 1130663
Siddharth Public School Jath is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Sangli, Maharashtra.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD English
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD English roles in Sangli (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical HOD English band in Sangli (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
2. What is your vision for improving academic outcomes in a CBSE school?
Frame it as three horizons: 100-day audit of teaching quality + assessment data, one-year focus on 2-3 subject departments' pedagogy, three-year plan for co-curricular breadth and university outcomes. Anchor each in CBSE benchmarks.
3. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.
4. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
5. How do you use technology in the classroom?
Pick one or two tools you actually use (Google Classroom, Kahoot, Nearpod, a subject-specific simulator) and tie them to a learning outcome, not novelty. If Siddharth Public School Jath runs a specific LMS, mention you'd upskill on it in the first month.
6. Will I need to submit a sample lesson plan?
Assume yes — most CBSE schools ask for one alongside the demo. Structure it as: objective → prior knowledge check → input (10 min) → guided practice → independent task → plenary. Include differentiation notes and one assessment prompt.