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HOD English

₹9.0L – ₹26L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 22 Jul 19 days left
Thiruvananthapuram, Keralafull-timePosted 32d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School
City
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹26L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Thiruvananthapuram — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.0L
per year
Typical
₹17.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School

19 days left

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. School profile: Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 1984, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.0 LPA – ₹25.6 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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Are detailed lesson plans expected?

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the salary for this HOD English role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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About the school

Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School

Key facts about Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School

Key facts
Founded
1984
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
REJITHA R
Affiliation #
930204
Address
KOLIYACODE, STUDIO ROAD NEMOM POST THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KERALA, Koliyacode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695020

Swami Vivekananda Mission Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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