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HOD English

at Welham Girls' School · Dehradun · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.0L – ₹12.6L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 5 Aug
Dehradun, Dalanwalafull-timePosted 16d ago
CISCE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Welham Girls' School
City
Dehradun
State
Dalanwala
Board
CISCE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹12.6L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.0L
per year
Typical
₹10.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD English at Welham Girls' School

Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.

Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
  • Established school — running for 69+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Welham Girls' School invites applications for a HOD English in Dehradun, Dalanwala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Welham Girls' School, established 1957, runs as a senior secondary campus in Dehradun, Dalanwala — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD English leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.0 LPA – ₹12.6 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 Welham Girls' School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Dehradun), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

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About the school

Welham Girls' School

Key facts about Welham Girls' School

Key facts
Founded
1957
Board
CISCE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Address
No. 19 - Municipal Road, Dalanwala, No. 19 - Municipal Road, Dalanwala, Dehradun, Dalanwala, 248015

Welham Girls' School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1957, located in Dehradun, Dalanwala. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.

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