HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Fakir Mohan Residential School
- City
- Balasore
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.5L – ₹16.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Balasore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Fakir Mohan Residential School as a HOD Languages in Balasore, Odisha. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Fakir Mohan Residential School in Balasore, Odisha functions as a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 2018,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.5 LPA – ₹16.7 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Fakir Mohan Residential School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Fakir Mohan Residential 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.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Where exactly is Fakir Mohan Residential School located?
The school is in Balasore, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Fakir Mohan Residential School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Fakir Mohan Residential School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Fakir Mohan Residential School is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 2018, located in Balasore, Odisha. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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