HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Vailankanni Public School
- City
- Krishnagiri
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
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HOD English
at Vailankanni Public School
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Why apply
- 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
Vailankanni Public School in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu is seeking a HOD English who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: Vailankanni Public School in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹7.3 LPA – ₹23.2 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Vailankanni Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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.
Where exactly is Vailankanni Public School located?
The school is in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vailankanni Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Vailankanni Public School
Key facts about Vailankanni Public School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Be Transformed to Transform: Vailankanni Public School is an English Medium co-educational School affiliated to Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi. It is established to bring world-class educational set up to your doorsteps as also groom future leadership. The Motto of the school is "Be Transformed to Transform". All educational programmes in synergy with the home environment are geared towards developing an all-round personality and nurture leadership qualities in the children. Skills of thinking, problem solving and creativity will be the core competencies envisaged to be achieved. Values such as justice, equity, spirit of democracy, respect for and preservation of Tamil culture and environment, empowerment of women, compassion for deprived and disadvantaged are aimed to be inculcated among the future citizens of our country to act as catalysts of change without losing sight of preparing them for a purposeful and enriching professional life.
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