HOD English
at St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi · West B · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi
- City
- West B
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹20.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi in West B, Delhi is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. School profile: St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi in West B, Delhi — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.9 LPA – ₹20.7 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
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 West B.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Role details
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- 2
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Key facts about St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-12
- Students
- 568
- Staff
- 16
St. Mary'S Senior Sec. School, Ambica Vihar G-17, Paschim Vihar,New Delhi is a private unaided (recognized), located in West B, Delhi, offering 1-12. The campus serves around 568 students with a teaching and support team of about 16. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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