HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Excelsior American School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 5 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Gurgaon — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD Languages to join Excelsior American School in Gurgaon, Haryana. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. About Excelsior American School: a senior secondary institution in Gurgaon, Haryana — a IB-affiliated school. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹12.5 LPA – ₹13.1 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Excelsior American School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
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.
How do I apply for this HOD Languages vacancy?
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Where exactly is Excelsior American School located?
The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Can I negotiate the salary at Excelsior American School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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 Gurgaon.
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Key facts about Excelsior American School
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Excelsior American School is one of the best International Schools in the National Capital Region, located in the heart of Gurugram. At Excelsior, we are true believers in the relationship between inspiration and growth. Our primary mission is to develop a strong sense of self-worth and responsibility in our students. Over the past decade, we have garnered a strong reputation to become one of the best international schools in the country, thanks to a firm leadership dedicated to a unanimous mission of building a community of leaders and lifelong learners.
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