HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Good Shepherd International School
- City
- Ooty
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Ooty — snapshot
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HOD Languages
at Good Shepherd International School
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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.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Languages at Good Shepherd International School in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Good Shepherd International School, established 1995, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ooty, Tamil Nadu — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.5 LPA – ₹21.8 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 Good Shepherd International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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 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.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Languages application — Good Shepherd International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Good Shepherd International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages?
Most HOD Languages roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Good Shepherd International School
Key facts about Good Shepherd International School
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Good Shepherd International School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1995, located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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