HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Veritas Sainik School
- City
- Tirupati
- State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Sept 2026
HOD English salary in Tirupati — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD English
at Veritas Sainik 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
Join the faculty at Veritas Sainik School as a HOD English in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Veritas Sainik School runs as a senior secondary campus in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.1 LPA – ₹17.4 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Veritas Sainik School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
What is the salary for this HOD English role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Veritas Sainik School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Veritas Sainik School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Veritas Sainik School
Key facts about Veritas Sainik School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Veritas Sainik School, The First Private Sainik School in South India carry the vision of raising our cadets towards self and nation building from day one. Our educational policy is based on the principles of discipline, knowledge, commitment, consistency, motivation and innovation to develop a deep sense of respect towards the Fundamental Duties, Constitutional values, bonding with one’s country, and a conscious awareness of one’s roles and responsibilities in a changing world.
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