HOD English — Swaminarayan Dham International School, Gandhinagar

Est. 2006 · senior secondary · English medium · Opp. Infocity, Koba-Gandhinagar Highway
₹9.7L – ₹13.5LICSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs3 openingsCloses 23 Nov
● posted 15 Jun

Job description

Overview

Swaminarayan Dham International School is hiring a HOD English in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Swaminarayan Dham International School, established 2006, is a senior secondary campus in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 – ₹13.5 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Swaminarayan Dham International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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Role details

Vacancies
3

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in an ICSE school

This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.

Career path

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  4. Principal
Swaminarayan Dham International School
ICSE · Gandhinagar · Est. 2006 · 15:1 students per teacher
2006
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
15:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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