HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Career & Courses
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
HOD Languages
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Career & Courses in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata is accepting applications for a HOD Languages. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Career & Courses in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata — a secondary setup, established 2018, — a CBSE-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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.1 LPA – ₹24.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Career & Courses will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Career & Courses
Key facts about Career & Courses
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 5:1
Career & Courses is a secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Kolkata, west-bengal-boarding-schools kolkata. Classes follow a 5:1 student–teacher ratio.
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