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HOD English

₹12L – ₹17L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 20 Jul 17 days left
Ranchi, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 47d ago
ICSE
Secondary

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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
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Ranchi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.4L
per year
Typical
₹14.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.9L
per year

ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.

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HOD English

at W. John Multipurpose Boarding School

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  • 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.
What you'll do

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

W. John Multipurpose Boarding School

Key facts about W. John Multipurpose Boarding School

Key facts
Board
ICSE
Type
Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
40:1
Address
Piska Nagri Rd, Piska Nagri Rd, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835303

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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