HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Vidya Niketan School
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹8.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Jul 20263 days left
HOD English salary in Patna — 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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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 32+ years.
Job description
Overview
Vidya Niketan School has opened applications for a HOD English in Patna, Bihar. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Vidya Niketan School in Patna, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 1994, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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 (₹7.4 LPA – ₹8.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Vidya Niketan School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Vidya Niketan School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Does Vidya Niketan School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Patna offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Vidya Niketan School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Vidya Niketan School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAKESH KUMAR SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 330058
Vidya Niketan School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Patna, Bihar.
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