HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Akal Jyot Public School
- City
- Panchkula
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
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HOD Languages
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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
Akal Jyot Public School requires a HOD Languages in Panchkula, Haryana for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Akal Jyot Public School in Panchkula, Haryana operates as a secondary school, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.3 LPA – ₹20.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Akal Jyot Public School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this HOD Languages vacancy?
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What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Languages roles in Panchkula.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages 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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Akal Jyot Public School
Key facts about Akal Jyot Public School
- Founded
- 2002
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SMRITI MEHTA
- Affiliation #
- 531255
Akal Jyot Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Panchkula, Haryana.
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