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HOD Languages

₹11L – ₹19L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 10 Aug
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Doon Public School
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹19L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
10 Aug 2026
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HOD Languages

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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

Doon Public School has opened applications for a HOD Languages in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Doon Public School, established 1998, is a secondary campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.2 LPA – ₹18.9 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Doon Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

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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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Doon Public School

Key facts about Doon Public School

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Bhupendra Singh
Affiliation #
3530351
Address
BADRISH COLONY, DANDA DHARAMPUR, DISTT DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, Badrish Colony, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248001

Doon Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

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