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HOD Languages

₹7.6L – ₹23L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 26 Aug
Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan
City
Kanpur Nagar
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 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.
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Job description

Overview

Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan is hiring a HOD Languages in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.6 LPA – ₹23.2 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

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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.

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.

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Role details

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About the school

Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan

Key facts about Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
USHA DIXIT
Affiliation #
2130820
Address
S 11 G BLOCK DURGA PRASAD DUBEY MARG KANPUR U P, S 11 G, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, 208022

Durga Prasad Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

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