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HOD English

₹7.6L – ₹22L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 10 Aug
Mysuru, KarnatakacontractPosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
St.norbert School
City
Mysuru
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
2 Jun 2026
Closing date
10 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Mysuru — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.6L
per year
Typical
₹14.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD English at St.norbert School in Mysuru, Karnataka. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. St.norbert School in Mysuru, Karnataka functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2015,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.6 LPA – ₹22.1 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St.norbert School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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 Mysuru.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

What is the average HOD English salary in Mysuru?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Mysuru. 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.

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.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St.norbert School

Key facts about St.norbert School

Key facts
Founded
2015
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Sumi K R
Affiliation #
831041
Address
CHOWHALLI VILAGE KOLLEGALA MAIN ROAD T.NARASIPURA TALUK MYSORE DISTRICT, Chowhalli Vilage Kollegala, Mysuru, Karnataka, 571124

St.norbert School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2015, located in Mysuru, Karnataka.

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