HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- The Asian School- Dehradun
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Indra Nagar Colony
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹13.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Jul 2026Closes today
HOD English salary in Dehradun — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 26+ years.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD English to join The Asian School- Dehradun in Dehradun, Indra Nagar Colony. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. The Asian School- Dehradun in Dehradun, Indra Nagar Colony functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2000,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.3 LPA – ₹13.5 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with The Asian School- Dehradun instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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.
Where exactly is The Asian School- Dehradun located?
The school is in Dehradun, Indra Nagar Colony. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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Key facts about The Asian School- Dehradun
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
One of the best Boarding Schools in India The Asian School, Dehradun is a CBSE-affiliated Co-Ed Day cum boarding school. The views of the Himalayas make the school an ideal location for the child to grow while enjoying learning. Established in 2000 the school offers classes from nursery to 12 with English as the medium of instruction. With 100 educators and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, it facilitates student-based classrooms for high-quality education. The school boasts a 16-acre campus with a 25m swimming pool, 3 large sports fields, and a dedicated cricket academy among other sports facilities thus ranks as one of the best sports schools in India. The school also provides individual counseling and prepares students for competitive exams like ISA and IIT.
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