HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board
- City
- Mumbai
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹21.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board is looking for a HOD Languages in Mumbai, Maharashtra to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board: a senior secondary institution in Mumbai, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Languages owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.5 LPA – ₹21.3 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
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Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Languages roles in Mumbai.
Does Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
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Key facts about Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ASHU BHUPINDER RANA
- Affiliation #
- 1131018
Dnyanpushpa Vidya Niketan CBSE Board is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
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