HOD Languages
at DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar (BBSR) · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar
- City
- Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.6L – ₹14.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 30 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Bhubaneswar (BBSR) — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Languages at DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar, established 1971, is a senior secondary campus in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.6 LPA – ₹14.4 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Can I negotiate the salary at DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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Key facts about DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar
- Founded
- 1971
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Teachers are those who use themselves as bridges, over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own".DAV Public School, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar established in 1971 has been imparting education to the students of this historic temple city, with out any gender discrimination. It is being managed by the School Managing Committee which is a constituent of the DAV College Trust and Management Society, New Delhi
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