HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.1L – ₹16.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Bangalore — 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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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli in Bangalore, Karnataka is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli runs as a secondary campus in Bangalore, Karnataka — a State Board-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 – ₹16.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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 questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Bangalore.
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 Bangalore?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Bangalore. 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.
Where exactly is Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli located?
The school is in Bangalore, Karnataka. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Key facts about Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Sri Chaitanya School, Sarjapur Road, Doddakannelli is a secondary affiliated to State Board, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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