HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Trinity Public School
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Gurdaspur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Trinity Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 22+ years.
Job description
Overview
Trinity Public School has opened applications for a HOD English in Gurdaspur, Punjab. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Trinity Public School, established 2004, runs as a secondary campus in Gurdaspur, Punjab — 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.8 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Trinity Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD English salary in Gurdaspur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Gurdaspur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 Gurdaspur.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Trinity Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
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.
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'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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Trinity Public School
Key facts about Trinity Public School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- anita Mahajan
- Affiliation #
- 1630526
Trinity Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
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