HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- St. Jude's Public School & Junior College
- City
- Coimbatore
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹16.2L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Coimbatore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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- 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
Join the faculty at St. Jude's Public School & Junior College as a HOD English in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. School profile: St. Jude's Public School & Junior College in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1979, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.9 LPA – ₹16.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Jude's Public School & Junior College hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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 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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about St. Jude's Public School & Junior College
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
A completely residential international school located at an elevation of 2000m above mean sea level in salubrious Kotagiri, near Ooty in The Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, India. The school is committed to providing value-based education for the holistic development of the child. Founded in 1979, the school follows the ICSE and ISC curriculum. Our comfortable and affordable hostel facilities, the well-thought-out menu, bright & airy classrooms, our vast sports facilities and our experienced teaching and support staff are a delight to all our multi-cultural children who hail from all over India and across the world. One of the best international residential schools in The Nilgiris hills of South India. The experienced teaching staff ensure that we consistently achieve a 100% pass percentage.
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