HOD English — St. Alphonsa Public School & Junior College, Kottayam

St. Alphonsa Public School & Junior College has opened applications for a HOD English in Kottayam, Kerala. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. St. Alphonsa Public School & Junior College in Kottayam, Kerala operates as a senior secondary school, established 1990, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.2 LPA – ₹21.4 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St. Alphonsa Public School & Junior College receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.