HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.0L – ₹17.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Jul 2026
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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
City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex in Pune, Maharashtra is on the lookout for a HOD Languages. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About the institution: City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex in Pune, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. 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 (₹7.0 LPA – ₹17.3 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
How do I apply for this HOD Languages vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Key facts about City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ARCHANA KSHIRSAGAR
- Affiliation #
- 1130135
City International School, Dnyan Ganga Complex is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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