HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School,
- City
- South West Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in South West Delhi — 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 Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School,
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 76+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School, in South West Delhi, Delhi. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School, in South West Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 1950, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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 (₹12.4 LPA – ₹13.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School, academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in South West Delhi?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in South West Delhi. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Languages job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School,
Key facts about Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School,
- Founded
- 1950
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BALA SINGHAL
- Affiliation #
- 2756175
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Cantonment Board Sr. Secondary School, is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1950, located in South West Delhi, Delhi.
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