HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- St. Joseph's College
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹23.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Nainital — snapshot
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ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St. Joseph's College invites applications for a HOD English in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. St. Joseph's College, established 1888, runs as a senior secondary campus in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹23.7 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so St. Joseph's College can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is St. Joseph's College located?
The school is in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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 does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
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 school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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Key facts about St. Joseph's College
- Founded
- 1888
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
St. Joseph's College, is a residential school in Nainital, Uttarakhand providing public school education at its best. It has been one of the premier schools in the country since its inception in 1888. The school is now more than 125 years old and has seven fields, a gymnasium, a basketball court, billiards room and a swimming pool. It focuses on all round development of students and co-curricular activities are considered equally important as classroom studies. Apart from Academics, building character and instilling good values is our main area of focus. As our school motto says, "Certa Bonum, Certa Men." This translates to "Fight a Good Fight".
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