HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹12.4L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in Thrissur — snapshot
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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
An opening for a HOD English in Thrissur, Kerala at Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan: a secondary institution in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.1 LPA – ₹12.4 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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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.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 Thrissur.
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Key facts about Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- KEERTHI VARMA
- Affiliation #
- 931446
Thrikkur Gopalakrishna Sasthri & Lakshmi Memorial Saraswathy Vidya Nikethan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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