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HOD English

at St. George’s College · Mussoorie · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.6L – ₹18.5L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 2 Aug 28 days left
Mussoorie, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 39d ago
CISCE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
St. George’s College
City
Mussoorie
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CISCE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹18.5L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
27 May 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Mussoorie — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.6L
per year
Typical
₹13.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
  • Established school — running for 173+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at St. George’s College as a HOD English in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About St. George’s College in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1853, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.6 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. George’s College hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

What qualifications are required for a HOD English?

Most HOD English roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Can I negotiate the salary at St. George’s College?

Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

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St. George’s College

Key facts about St. George’s College

Key facts
Founded
1853
Board
CISCE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
P.O Barlowganj, Mussoorie, P.O Barlowganj, Mussoorie, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, 248122

St. George’s College (Mussoorie), is a premier boarding school in Mussoorie, in the state of Uttarakhand, India, affiliated to the ICSE council. This top boarding school in India, an all-boys residential and non-residential institution, spreading over 400 acres (1.6 km2) of land, was founded in 1853 by the Capuchin Fathers and entrusted to the Society of the Brothers of St. Patrick (Ireland) in 1894. It was opened in a cottage known as Manor House; the name by which the campus is still known. The students of this boarding school in Dehradun are known as Manorites.

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