HOD English
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD English
- School
- Zenith World School
- City
- South 24-pargana
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 23 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD English salary in South 24-pargana — snapshot
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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.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD English to join Zenith World School in South 24-pargana, West Bengal. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Zenith World School: a secondary institution in South 24-pargana, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD English is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹27.5 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Zenith World School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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How much experience do I need for this HOD English role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How do I write an application email for this HOD English role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD English application — Zenith World School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Zenith World School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Zenith World School
Key facts about Zenith World School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARPITA BHATTACHARYA
- Affiliation #
- 2430280
Zenith World School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.
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