HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School
- City
- Valsad
- State
- Gujarat
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.4L – ₹11.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Valsad — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
An opening for a HOD English in Valsad, Gujarat at Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School, established 1972, is a senior secondary school in Valsad, Gujarat — a CBSE-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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹11.9 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD English salary in Valsad?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Valsad 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.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Does Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Valsad 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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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Role details
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- 2
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Key facts about Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANDEEP KUMAR MARHATTA
- Affiliation #
- 430014
Smt Sandraben Shroff Gnyan Dham School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Valsad, Gujarat.
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