HOD English — St. Sophia Senior Secondary School Opening — St. Sophia Senior Secondary School, Delhi
St. Sophia Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD English — St. Sophia Senior Secondary School
- School
- St. Sophia Senior Secondary School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD English — St. Sophia Senior Secondary School — St. Sophia Senior Secondary School, Delhi, Delhi. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. The school has been running for 43+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
St. Sophia Senior Secondary School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a HOD English.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Consists of classes UKG - Class 12
What you'll handle as a HOD English — St. Sophia Senior Secondary School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
About St. Sophia Senior Secondary School
St. Sophia Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Delhi, Delhi.
Consists of classes UKG - Class 12
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