HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- W. John Multipurpose Boarding School
- City
- Ranchi
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD English salary in Ranchi — snapshot
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HOD English
at W. John Multipurpose Boarding School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
W. John Multipurpose Boarding School is hiring a HOD English in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. W. John Multipurpose Boarding School in Ranchi, Jharkhand is a secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. What the role looks like: the HOD English owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹16.9 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for W. John Multipurpose Boarding School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
W. John Multipurpose Boarding School
Key facts about W. John Multipurpose Boarding School
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 40:1
W. John Multipurpose Boarding School is a secondary affiliated to ICSE, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Classes follow a 40:1 student–teacher ratio.
W. John Multipurpose Boarding School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Ranchi, Jharkhand, East India.
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