{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-akal-academy-fatehgarh-ganduana-akal-academy-fatehgarh-0355-sangrur-0c680b85",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Akal Academy Fatehgarh Ganduana",
        "value": "fa8912dc-69be-4238-8132-4d5f33fd423f"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "role",
        "value": "hod-languages"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Languages",
    "description": "Akal Academy Fatehgarh Ganduana, established 1998, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Sangrur, Punjab. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.3 LPA–₹9.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-15T03:57:28+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/akal-academy-fatehgarh-ganduana-akal-academy-fatehgarh-0355#school",
      "name": "Akal Academy Fatehgarh Ganduana",
      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/akal-academy-fatehgarh-ganduana-akal-academy-fatehgarh-0355",
      "sameAs": "https://fganduan.akalacademy.ac.in/",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "AKAL ACADEMY FATEHGARH GANDUAN VILL FATEHGARH GANDUAN PO LEHRAGAGA TEH SUNAM DISTT SANGRUR PUNJAB - 148031",
        "addressLocality": "Sangrur",
        "addressRegion": "Punjab",
        "postalCode": "148031"
      },
      "foundingDate": "1998"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-akal-academy-fatehgarh-ganduana-akal-academy-fatehgarh-0355-sangrur-0c680b85",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-akal-academy-fatehgarh-ganduana-akal-academy-fatehgarh-0355-sangrur-0c680b85",
    "validThrough": "2026-12-24T03:57:28.000Z",
    "dateModified": "2026-09-22T21:15:47.357946+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "AKAL ACADEMY FATEHGARH GANDUAN VILL FATEHGARH GANDUAN PO LEHRAGAGA TEH SUNAM DISTT SANGRUR PUNJAB - 148031",
        "addressLocality": "Sangrur",
        "addressRegion": "Punjab",
        "postalCode": "148031"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 828500,
        "maxValue": 932500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 3,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 84
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level Private",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Akal Academy Fatehgarh Ganduana, established 1998, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Sangrur, Punjab. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.3 LPA–₹9.3 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "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."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Languages",
      "body": "Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "**CBSE** schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Languages salary in Sangrur?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Sangrur rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
    },
    {
      "q": "Do I have to work weekends?",
      "a": "Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "For most K-12 teaching positions a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations; pre-primary and special-skill roles sometimes accept relevant certification in lieu. Detailed CTET/TET and eligibility rules are covered in the guide: /guides/ctet-tet-qualifications."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is accommodation provided?",
      "a": "Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "When does the school want the joining date to be?",
      "a": "Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term."
    },
    {
      "q": "What kind of professional development is offered?",
      "a": "Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?",
      "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Languages — Akal Academy Fatehgarh Ganduana\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter."
    }
  ]
}