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HOD English

at St Joseph Public School Neeloor · Kottayam · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.2L – ₹14.9L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Kottayam, Keralafull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
St Joseph Public School Neeloor
City
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹14.9L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kottayam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹12.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at St Joseph Public School Neeloor

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join St Joseph Public School Neeloor in Kottayam, Kerala as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About St Joseph Public School Neeloor: a secondary institution in Kottayam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.2 LPA – ₹14.9 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 Joseph Public School Neeloor hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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 Kottayam.

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.

How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?

Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD English listing is usually welcome.

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.

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.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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.

Who fits

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About the school

St Joseph Public School Neeloor

Key facts about St Joseph Public School Neeloor

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
JOSEPH E.J
Affiliation #
931157
Address
NEELOOR [PO] KOTTAYAM [DIST] KERALA, Neeloor [po] [dist], Kottayam, Kerala, 686651

St Joseph Public School Neeloor is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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