HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School
- City
- Erode
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.9L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
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HOD English
at Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary 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 16+ years.
Job description
Overview
Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School is hiring a HOD English in Erode, Tamil Nadu. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School in Erode, Tamil Nadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.9 LPA – ₹22.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is school transport available for staff?
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Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Are meals provided at school?
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When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Velalar Vidyalayaa Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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