HOD Languages

Cornerstone School· Est. 2008 · CBSE · Jalpaiguri
₹10.1L – ₹26.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 26 Oct
● posted 14 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Jalpaiguri.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.1L – ₹26.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Jalpaiguri

₹10.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.1L – ₹26.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹26.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Cornerstone School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal as our next HOD Languages. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About Cornerstone School: a senior secondary institution in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.1 LPA – ₹26.7 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Cornerstone School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Cornerstone School
CBSE · Jalpaiguri · Est. 2008
2008
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SIBION NARJINARY
PRINCIPAL
2430199
AFFILIATION
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
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