HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Languages
at Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 65+ years.
Job description
Overview
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. is hiring a HOD Languages in West Sikkim, Sikkim. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. in West Sikkim, Sikkim is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1961,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.1 LPA – ₹20.1 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
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Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
Key facts about Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o.
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Tashi Wangdi Bhutia
- Affiliation #
- 1820165
Government Secondary School, Melli Aching P.o. is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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