HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Army Public School
- City
- Kalimpong
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹28L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in Kalimpong — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Languages
at Army Public School
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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
Applications are invited for a HOD Languages at Army Public School in Kalimpong, West Bengal. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Army Public School in Kalimpong, West Bengal functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1978,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.2 LPA – ₹27.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Army Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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 Kalimpong.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Kalimpong?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Kalimpong. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Army Public School
Key facts about Army Public School
- Founded
- 1978
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHOVA PRADHAN
- Affiliation #
- 2480012
Army Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1978, located in Kalimpong, West Bengal.
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