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HOD English

₹12L – ₹21L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 12 Aug
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD English
School
Wisdom Public School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
8 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD English salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.0L
per year
Typical
₹16.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD English

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Wisdom Public School is hiring a HOD English in Nainital, Uttarakhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Wisdom Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD English, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.0 LPA – ₹21.4 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. Submit your application on this page and Wisdom Public School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD English salary in Nainital?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD English roles in Nainital. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Wisdom Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Wisdom Public School

Key facts about Wisdom Public School

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
TRIVENI CHANDRA KABDWAL
Affiliation #
3530477
Address
RAMPUR ROAD DEVALCHAUR, Rampur Road Devalchaur, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Wisdom Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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