HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Stepping Stones High School
- City
- Aurangabad
- State
- Aurangabad
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹10.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Aurangabad — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Apply for HOD English at Stepping Stones High School
Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
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
Stepping Stones High School in Aurangabad, Aurangabad is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Stepping Stones High School in Aurangabad, Aurangabad is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹7.3 LPA – ₹10.9 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Stepping Stones High School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD English listing is usually welcome.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Where exactly is Stepping Stones High School located?
The school is in Aurangabad, Aurangabad. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Stepping Stones High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Stepping Stones High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Stepping Stones High School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Stepping Stones High School represents a fresh perspective of our time and a glimmer of the future. Our school establishes a strong foundation for a happy and successful adult life. It is a place where one learns about the totality and the wholeness of life. Academic excellence is absolutely necessary but our school includes much more than that. It is a place where both the teachers and the taught, explore the world
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