HOD Languages — Abu Dhabi Indian School, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools is seeking a HOD Languages who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About Abu Dhabi Indian School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools: a senior secondary institution, established 1975, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.6 LPA – ₹23.7 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 Abu Dhabi Indian School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.