HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Unison World School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Bhagwant Pur
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹24.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Sept 2026
HOD English salary in Dehradun — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 19+ years.
Job description
Overview
Unison World School in Dehradun, Bhagwant Pur is hiring a HOD English. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Unison World School, established 2007, is a senior secondary campus in Dehradun, Bhagwant Pur — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.4 LPA – ₹24.3 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 Unison World School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Do I have to work weekends?
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
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What is the average HOD English salary in Dehradun?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Dehradun. 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Dehradun 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 is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Key facts about Unison World School
- Founded
- 2007
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 8:1
Unison World School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 2007, located in Dehradun, Bhagwant Pur. Classes follow a 8:1 student–teacher ratio.
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