HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Suriya St. Xaviers Public School
- City
- Giridih
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹10.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Giridih — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Suriya St. Xaviers Public School requires a HOD English in Giridih, Jharkhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: Suriya St. Xaviers Public School in Giridih, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2016, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.8 LPA – ₹10.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Suriya St. Xaviers Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD English salary in Giridih?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Giridih 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.
Where exactly is Suriya St. Xaviers Public School located?
The school is in Giridih, Jharkhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
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Key facts about Suriya St. Xaviers Public School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHITANSHU KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 3430401
Suriya St. Xaviers Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Giridih, Jharkhand.
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