HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Heritage Valley - The Indian School
- City
- Hyderabad
- State
- Telangana
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.9L – ₹18.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Hyderabad — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Languages at Heritage Valley - The Indian School in Hyderabad, Telangana. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Heritage Valley - The Indian School in Hyderabad, Telangana functions as a secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD Languages owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.9 LPA – ₹18.6 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Heritage Valley - The Indian School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What is the average HOD Languages salary in Hyderabad?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Hyderabad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Heritage Valley - The Indian School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Can I negotiate the salary at Heritage Valley - The Indian School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (ICSE/ISC) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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Key facts about Heritage Valley - The Indian School
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
After nurturing Sherwood Public School, Secunderabad, for more than two decades, the founders, Mr. Yogendra K. Gurwara and Mrs. Jyoti Gurwara, with their team of teachers from Sherwood Public School, started a child-centred and non-conventional school in the lap of nature. The school is named Heritage Valley - The Indian School. The Gurukul system and the British Boarding School concept, come together in a dynamic confluence in Heritage Valley - The Indian School. While, on one hand, one of the top boarding schools in Hyderabad incorporates the age- old practices of learning from nature and the guru-shishya relationship, on the other hand, the school trains its students to be technology savvy and equips them with the necessary skills to face any kind of challenge in life.
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