Gurgaon: HOD Languages — DAV Senior Secondary School Job at DAV Senior Secondary School
DAV Senior Secondary SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — DAV Senior Secondary School
- School
- DAV Senior Secondary School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 8–13 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
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Job description
Overview
DAV Senior Secondary School is building a strong academic team and is looking for a HOD Languages — DAV Senior Secondary School who can lead learning with care, rigour, and consistency. The school has been running for 76+ years. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
DAV Senior Secondary School, a State Board school in Gurgaon, is hiring a HOD Languages.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: DAV Senior Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Sector 10A, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — DAV Senior Secondary School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
State-board schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
DAV Senior Secondary School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
About DAV Senior Secondary School
DAV Senior Secondary School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1950, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
DAV Senior Secondary School is a State Board Day School in Sector 10A, Gurgaon.
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