Key Responsibilities

- Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the English department.
- Design, develop, and continuously refine the English curriculum for all grades, ensuring alignment with national standards (CBSE/ICSE) and DPS's educational philosophy.
- Oversee lesson planning, instructional delivery, and assessment practices; introduce innovative teaching methodologies such as blended learning, project‑based learning, and critical discourse analysis.
- Conduct regular classroom observations, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growth of English faculty through coaching, workshops, and peer‑learning sessions.
- Coordinate departmental meetings, set performance goals, and monitor progress against academic targets.
- Collaborate with the Academic Dean and other HODs to integrate cross‑curricular initiatives (e.g., literature & history, media studies).
- Lead the organization of inter‑school literary events, debates, poetry recitals, and writing competitions to promote a culture of literary appreciation.
- Manage resources, including textbooks, digital tools, and library materials, ensuring optimal utilization and up‑to‑date content.
- Prepare departmental budgets,



monitor expenditures, and recommend resource allocations to senior management.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in English language teaching, assessment technologies, and educational research; disseminate best practices across the school.

Essential Qualifications

- Master's degree in English, Literature, Linguistics, Education, or a related field (M.Ed. preferred).
- National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) recognized teaching certification.
- Demonstrated expertise in secondary and senior secondary English pedagogy.

Desired Experience

- inimum 8–10 years of teaching experience in recognized schools, with at least 3 years in a leadership or departmental head role.
- Proven track record of curriculum development, academic planning, and successful implementation of innovative teaching strategies.
- Experience in managing a diverse team of teachers and fostering a cooperative professional environment.
- Strong familiarity with CBSE/ICSE syllabi and assessment frameworks.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

📌 Head of English Department (India)
🏢 Vishal Consultants, Indore
📍 India