HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Hillwoods Academy
- City
- Gautam Buddha Nagar
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 13 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
HOD Languages
at Hillwoods Academy
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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
An opening for a HOD Languages in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh at Hillwoods Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Hillwoods Academy in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.1 LPA – ₹23.8 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. Submit your application here so Hillwoods Academy can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Hillwoods Academy
Key facts about Hillwoods Academy
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NIDHI KASAT
- Affiliation #
- 2132514
Hillwoods Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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