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HOD English

₹9.7L – ₹22L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 17 Aug
Nainital, UttarakhandcontractPosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
St. Xavier's School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
12 Jun 2026
Closing date
17 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹16.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 33+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: HOD English at St. Xavier's School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About the institution: St. Xavier's School in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1993, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.7 LPA – ₹22.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Xavier's School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Where exactly is St. Xavier's School located?

The school is in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

What is the average HOD English salary in Nainital?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Nainital varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

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About the school

St. Xavier's School

Key facts about St. Xavier's School

Key facts
Founded
1993
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
NAEEM ALI KHAN
Affiliation #
3530096
Address
MALLI TAL NAINITAL UTTARANCHAL, Malli Tal Uttaranchal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263001

St. Xavier's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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