HOD Languages

Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Al-azhar English Medium School in Thrissur, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Al-azhar English Medium School, established 1992, is a senior secondary campus in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
• High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.7 LPA – ₹25.4 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. Submit your application on this page and Al-azhar English Medium School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.