HOD English — St. Xaiver School, Ballia

Applications are open for a HOD English at St. Xaiver School in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. St. Xaiver School in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1993,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹26.0 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application on this page and St. Xaiver School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.