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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai
- City
- Dibrugarh
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.6L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Sept 2026
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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
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai has opened applications for a HOD English in Dibrugarh, Assam. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai in Dibrugarh, Assam — a secondary setup, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.6 LPA – ₹9.5 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
Does Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Can I negotiate the salary at Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What questions are asked in a HOD English interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD English roles in Dibrugarh.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Dibrugarh run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
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Key facts about Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANCHAYITA CHAKRABORTY
- Affiliation #
- 230075
Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya Tingrai is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Dibrugarh, Assam.
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