HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- The Gladiolus School
- City
- Sri Muktsar Sahib
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Sri Muktsar Sahib — snapshot
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HOD English
at The Gladiolus School
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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
The Gladiolus School is hiring a HOD English in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. The Gladiolus School in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 2011, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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 (₹11.4 LPA – ₹21.5 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with The Gladiolus School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is The Gladiolus School located?
The school is in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Sri Muktsar Sahib.
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.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
The Gladiolus School
Key facts about The Gladiolus School
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sandeep Kaur
- Affiliation #
- 1630809
The Gladiolus School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab.
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