HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Cambridge Pre-University College
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹8.3L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 16 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
HOD Languages
at Cambridge Pre-University College
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 21+ years.
Job description
Overview
Cambridge Pre-University College in Bangalore, Karnataka is seeking a HOD Languages who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: Cambridge Pre-University College in Bangalore, Karnataka — a senior secondary setup, established 2005, — a State Board-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.1 LPA – ₹8.3 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Cambridge Pre-University College. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD HOD Languages job?
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What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Cambridge Pre-University College
Key facts about Cambridge Pre-University College
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
Cambridge Pre-University College is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 2005, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Classes follow a 25:1 student–teacher ratio.
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