HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Harrow International School
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹23.4L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Cambridge/IGCSE schools usually pay 15-30% above the CBSE median.
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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 454+ years.
Job description
Overview
Harrow International School in Bangalore, Karnataka is on the lookout for a HOD Languages. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Harrow International School is a senior secondary school in Bangalore, Karnataka — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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 (₹8.2 LPA – ₹23.4 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Harrow International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Bangalore 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 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.
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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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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Key facts about Harrow International School
- Founded
- 1572
- Board
- Cambridge
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 8:1
Harrow International School is a senior secondary affiliated to Cambridge, established in 1572, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Classes follow a 8:1 student–teacher ratio.
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