Excelsior American School is hiring a HOD Languages — Excelsior American School in Gurgaon
Excelsior American SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Excelsior American School
- School
- Excelsior American School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 8–10 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Excelsior American School, a IB Board school in Gurgaon, is hiring a HOD Languages.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Excelsior American School is one of the best residential and day-boarding schools in the country, located in the heart of Gurugram. By incorporating international pedagogy and UK’s Cambridge-based curricula, we encourage in our students an inherent curiosity and nurture in them their undiscovered potential. We can proudly wear the badge of experience, that has proved over the years our prowess in doing so. Our motto at Excelsior is “Self-Inspired Learning”. The motto is an embodiment of our belief in empowering independent thinking, an analytical approach and the ability to be self-driven and motivated. With our world-class campus in Gurugram– Excelsior is regarded as one of India’s top International Schools with its high standards of teaching methodology, technology collaboration, and a global culture in every aspect of learning.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
How do I apply for this HOD Languages — Excelsior American School vacancy?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
About Excelsior American School
Excelsior American School is one of the best residential and day-boarding schools in the country, located in the heart of Gurugram. By incorporating international pedagogy and UK’s Cambridge-based curricula, we encourage in our students an inherent curiosity and nurture in them their undiscovered potential. We can proudly wear the badge of experience, that has proved over the years our prowess in doing so. Our motto at Excelsior is “Self-Inspired Learning”. The motto is an embodiment of our belief in empowering independent thinking, an analytical approach and the ability to be self-driven and motivated. With our world-class campus in Gurugram– Excelsior is regarded as one of India’s top International Schools with its high standards of teaching methodology, technology collaboration, and a global culture in every aspect of learning.
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