HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- The Jain International School
- City
- Bilaspur
- State
- Chhattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹20.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join The Jain International School in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. The Jain International School, established 2004, runs as a senior secondary campus in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Context: the HOD English reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.2 LPA – ₹20.5 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 The Jain International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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 apply for this HOD English vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Jain International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Bilaspur run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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Key facts about The Jain International School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The Jain International School, is amongst the best schools in Bilaspur Chhattisgarh. This school offer the best day and residential school experience to a child. The school offer CBSE curriculum across grades from kindergarten to High secondary levels.The Jain Group of Institutions was founded with the goal of spreading the light of knowledge far and wide into every corner of India. Keeping the vision in mind, The Jain International School in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, embarked on a challenging journey about a decade ago. Today it stands proudly as one of the best CBSE schools in Chhattisgarh. It also happens to be the only residential/boarding school for girls in the state.
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