HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar
- City
- Khordha
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2026
HOD Languages
at D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar invites applications for a HOD Languages in Khordha, Odisha. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar, established 1997, is a senior secondary school in Khordha, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.0 LPA – ₹20.7 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?
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What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar
Key facts about D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BALARAM MAHAPATRA
- Affiliation #
- 1530121
D.a.v. Public School, Kalinga Nagar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Khordha, Odisha.
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