HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Bishop Westcott School
- City
- Khunti
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 26 May 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Khunti — snapshot
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HOD Languages
at Bishop Westcott School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Bishop Westcott School has opened applications for a HOD Languages in Khunti, Jharkhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Bishop Westcott School in Khunti, Jharkhand: a secondary institution, established 1992, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.4 LPA – ₹18.0 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Bishop Westcott School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
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 big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Where exactly is Bishop Westcott School located?
The school is in Khunti, Jharkhand. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Bishop Westcott School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Bishop Westcott School
Key facts about Bishop Westcott School
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Bishop Westcott School, Soeko, Khunti is exclusively a missionary school belonging to and the Diocese` of Chotanagpur, Church of North India, and founded by the Rt. Rev. Z. James Terom, then the Bishop of Chotanagpur in the year 1992.Being a co-educational residential school it provides, over all training and development of the child and generates human qualities to be a bonafide citizen of India. The School is affiliated to the Council, code JH061, I.C.S.E. Board Results till date cent percent. All first division. An efficient set of young energetic and trained staff have been employed to see to, all aspects of the curriculum including games, sports, debates, arts, craft, dramatics and music to all levels of the educational process in the school. Computer studies is a compulsory part of the curriculum. 'Conducted Educational Tours' are organized time to time for better environmental studies.
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