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HOD English

₹9.3L – ₹24L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 20 Jul 17 days left
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
St. Joseph's SR SEC School
City
Kanpur Nagar
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹24L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
20 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Kanpur Nagar — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹16.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at St. Joseph's SR SEC 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St. Joseph's SR SEC School is hiring a HOD English in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. St. Joseph's SR SEC School in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1965,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.3 LPA – ₹23.9 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Joseph's SR SEC School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

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 Kanpur Nagar.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

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 is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Where exactly is St. Joseph's SR SEC School located?

The school is in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St. Joseph's SR SEC School

Key facts about St. Joseph's SR SEC School

Key facts
Founded
1965
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SR. DR. SONIA VARGHESE
Affiliation #
2130013
Address
DEFENCE COLONY KANPUR UTTAR PRADESH, Defence Colony, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 208010

St. Joseph's SR SEC School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1965, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

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