HOD English — Vasavi Vidayalaya, Shivamogga

Join Vasavi Vidayalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka as our next HOD English. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Vasavi Vidayalaya in Shivamogga, Karnataka is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1980,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD English, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.9 LPA – ₹15.7 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. Submit your application on this page and Vasavi Vidayalaya will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.