HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- St.Jude's Public School And Junior College
- City
- Kotagiri
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.5L – ₹14.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Kotagiri — snapshot
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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.Jude's Public School And Junior College in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. St.Jude's Public School And Junior College in Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1979,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.5 LPA – ₹14.3 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St.Jude's Public School And Junior College. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Does St.Jude's Public School And Junior College help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — St.Jude's Public School And Junior College"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St.Jude's Public School And Junior College and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
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.
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.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE HOD English job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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- 3
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Key facts about St.Jude's Public School And Junior College
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
St.Jude's is an International school committed to providing value based education to cater to the holistic development of the child through dedicated service. Excellence is our milestone and dedication & perseverance our hallmark. Comfortable and affordable hostel facilities are our speciality. The school activities are well-structured to meet the requirements of the International Community harboured here. We follow the ICSE and ISC curriculum excelling in the field of education from our inception. Our well-drawn out menu meets the taste buds of all our children drawn in from India and across the world.
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