HOD English — West Academy, Gurugram

Est. 2000
₹8.0L – ₹12.2LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs1 openingsCloses 25 Oct
● posted 26 May

Job description

Overview

West Academy is recruiting a HOD English in Gurugram, Haryana. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About West Academy in Gurugram, Haryana: a senior secondary institution, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.0 LPA – ₹12.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with West Academy. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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Role details

Vacancies
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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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
West Academy
CBSE · Gurugram · Est. 2000
2000
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
BIJENDER SINGH YADAV
PRINCIPAL
530573
AFFILIATION
Gurugram, Haryana
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