HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Dehradun Public School
- City
- Muzaffarnagar
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Muzaffarnagar — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Languages
at Dehradun Public School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Dehradun Public School invites applications for a HOD Languages in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Dehradun Public School, established 2000, is a senior secondary campus in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh — 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. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.2 LPA – ₹12.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Dehradun Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Languages application — Dehradun Public School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Dehradun Public School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Dehradun Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Dehradun Public School
Key facts about Dehradun Public School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JYOTSNA SIROHI
- Affiliation #
- 2130512
Dehradun Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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