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HOD English

₹12L – ₹26L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 28 Jul 25 days left
Ranchi, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Vikas Vidyalaya
City
Ranchi
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
10 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Ranchi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹11.8L
per year
Typical
₹18.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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  • 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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Vikas Vidyalaya has opened applications for a HOD English in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Vikas Vidyalaya in Ranchi, Jharkhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1952,. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.8 LPA – ₹25.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Vikas Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

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.

How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

What is the average HOD English salary in Ranchi?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD English pay in Ranchi varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Vikas Vidyalaya

Key facts about Vikas Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1952
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
20:1
Address
School Complex , Neuri, School Complex , Neuri, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835217

Vikas Vidyalaya is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1952, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.

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