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HOD English

₹9.3L – ₹21L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 12 Jul 9 days left
Nalanda, Biharfull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Vivekanand Gurukul
City
Nalanda
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
12 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Nalanda — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹15.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

at Vivekanand Gurukul

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD English at Vivekanand Gurukul in Nalanda, Bihar. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Vivekanand Gurukul in Nalanda, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 2022, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹21.5 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 Vivekanand Gurukul. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD English job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

How do I apply for this HOD English vacancy?

Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

Who fits

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Role details

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About the school

Vivekanand Gurukul

Key facts about Vivekanand Gurukul

Key facts
Founded
2022
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
AVINASH KUMAR
Affiliation #
331278
Address
BADIMATH, PARWALPUR, NALANDA, BIHAR 803114, BIHAR 803114, Badimath, Nalanda, Bihar, 803114

Vivekanand Gurukul is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Nalanda, Bihar.

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