HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Silver Oaks School
- City
- Bathinda
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Bathinda — 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
at Silver Oaks School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Silver Oaks School is looking for a HOD English in Bathinda, Punjab to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Silver Oaks School in Bathinda, Punjab functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.1 LPA – ₹27.9 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Silver Oaks School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the average HOD English salary in Bathinda?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Bathinda. 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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Silver Oaks School
Key facts about Silver Oaks School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAVINDER SRA
- Affiliation #
- 1631471
Silver Oaks School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Bathinda, Punjab.
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