HOD Languages
at Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok · East Sikkim · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok
- City
- East Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in East Sikkim — snapshot
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Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Languages
at Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok as a HOD Languages in East Sikkim, Sikkim. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok: a senior secondary institution in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1947,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.3 LPA – ₹22.9 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 Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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 background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Can I negotiate the salary at Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok?
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in East Sikkim run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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Role details
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Key facts about Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok
- Founded
- 1947
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KESHAV GAUTAM
- Affiliation #
- 1820027
Govt SR SEC School, Assam Lingzey Gangtok is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1947, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.
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