HOD English

Umakanta Academy, Akhura Road in West Tripura, Tripura is inviting applications for a HOD English. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Umakanta Academy, Akhura Road, established 2011, is a senior secondary school in West Tripura, Tripura — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.7 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Umakanta Academy, Akhura Road reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.