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HOD Languages

₹12L – ₹25L / yr7–11 yrsCloses 24 Jul 22 days left
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
DAV Public School
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹25L per year
Experience
7–11 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
24 Jul 2026
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HOD Languages

at DAV Public School

22 days left

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Join DAV Public School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh as our next HOD Languages. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About DAV Public School in Chandigarh, Chandigarh: a secondary institution, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹24.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the DAV Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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About the school

DAV Public School

Key facts about DAV Public School

Key facts
Founded
2006
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
MANINDER VOHRA
Affiliation #
2630250
Address
SECTOR-39D, CHANDIGARH, DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL,SEC-39D,SHIV MANDIR , DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, SEC-39D, CHANDIGARH, Sector-39d, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160036

DAV Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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