HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- St Marys Convent High School
- City
- Samba
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹21.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Samba — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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 Marys Convent High School in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir is on the lookout for a HOD English. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. St Marys Convent High School runs as a senior secondary campus in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.3 LPA – ₹21.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St Marys Convent High School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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 Samba.
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How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — St Marys Convent High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St Marys Convent High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What is the average HOD English salary in Samba?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Samba. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE 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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St Marys Convent High School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Key facts about St Marys Convent High School
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-10
- Students
- 745
- Staff
- 1
St Marys Convent High School is a private unaided (recognized), located in Samba, Jammu & Kashmir, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 745 students with a teaching and support team of about 1. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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