HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Chandigarh — snapshot
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HOD English
at St. John's High School
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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
St. John's High School invites applications for a HOD English in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. John's High School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1960,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.5 LPA – ₹27.8 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. John's High School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — St. John's High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. John's High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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 the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
St. John's High School
Key facts about St. John's High School
- Founded
- 1960
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAJASHREE VIPIN
- Affiliation #
- 2630038
St. John's High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1960, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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