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HOD English

₹11L – ₹18L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 23 Jul 20 days left
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 43d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
St.gregorios English Medium School
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
21 May 2026
Closing date
23 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Palakkad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.0L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at St.gregorios English Medium School

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: HOD English at St.gregorios English Medium School in Palakkad, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. St.gregorios English Medium School in Palakkad, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.0 LPA – ₹18.1 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St.gregorios English Medium School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Is English fluency required?

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

Who fits

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About the school

St.gregorios English Medium School

Key facts about St.gregorios English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
FR SUNIL MATHEW
Affiliation #
931020
Address
NELLIPPATHY, AGALI P.O., PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA STATE, Nellippathy, Palakkad, Kerala, 678581

St.gregorios English Medium School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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