HOD Languages

Happy School· Est. 1953 · CBSE · New Delhi
₹12.7L – ₹18.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 22 Oct
● posted 26 May

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.7L – ₹18.0L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in New Delhi

₹12.7L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.7L – ₹18.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Happy School as a HOD Languages in New Delhi, Delhi. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: Happy School in New Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 1953, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.7 LPA – ₹18.0 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Happy School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Happy School
CBSE · New Delhi · Est. 1953
1953
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
Hindi
MEDIUM
RUBY VAID
PRINCIPAL
2730063
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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