HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong
- City
- East Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Aug 2026
HOD Languages
at Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong
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Why apply
- 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 Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong in East Sikkim, Sikkim as our next HOD Languages. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong, established 1942, is a senior secondary school in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.0 LPA – ₹15.1 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. Submit your application on this page and Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
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 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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong
Key facts about Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong
- Founded
- 1942
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- AMRIT KUMAR CHETTRI
- Affiliation #
- 1820011
Govt. SR SEC School, Samdong is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1942, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.
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