HOD Languages

An opening for a HOD Languages in Jalandhar, Punjab at Akal Academy, Village Dhanal Kalan. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Akal Academy, Village Dhanal Kalan: a senior secondary institution in Jalandhar, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Languages owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.7 LPA – ₹13.9 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Akal Academy, Village Dhanal Kalan instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.