{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-s-s-m-gandhinagar-09430700915-pratapgarh-bd412b35",
    "identifier": {
      "@type": "PropertyValue",
      "name": "S S M Gandhinagar",
      "value": "7f7cd9fa-361b-4a61-a952-6c92cbb5a09c"
    },
    "title": "HOD Languages",
    "description": "S S M Gandhinagar is a senior secondary school in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Languages. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.3 LPA–₹17.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-18T15:59:57.418+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "#org:4157ce3e-1eb9-4880-bc55-21a765ef0ca9",
      "name": "S S M Gandhinagar",
      "sameAs": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/s-s-m-gandhinagar-09430700915",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "S S M GANDHINAGAR KUNDA PRATAPGARH",
        "addressLocality": "Kunda",
        "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh"
      },
      "numberOfEmployees": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "value": 1
      }
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-s-s-m-gandhinagar-09430700915-pratapgarh-bd412b35",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-s-s-m-gandhinagar-09430700915-pratapgarh-bd412b35",
    "validThrough": "2026-12-17T15:59:57.418+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-09-20T11:02:11.753699+00:00",
    "directApply": true,
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "S S M GANDHINAGAR KUNDA PRATAPGARH",
        "addressLocality": "Pratapgarh",
        "addressRegion": "Uttar Pradesh"
      }
    },
    "applicantLocationRequirements": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "India"
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 726500,
        "maxValue": 1698500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 2,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 84
    }
  },
  "board": null,
  "schoolType": "Private Unaided (Recognized)",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "S S M Gandhinagar is a senior secondary school in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Languages. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹7.3 LPA–₹17.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session.\n\nDay to day, you will:\n• Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.\n• Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.\n• Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.\n• Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.\n• Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately.\n\nCandidate requirements:\n• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.\n• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.\n• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.",
  "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."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Do staff get fee concession for their children?",
      "a": "Many schools offer a tuition-fee concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria and available seats. The appointment letter or the school's written HR policy is the authoritative source — confirm what applies before treating it as compensation."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the salary for this HOD Languages role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "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 long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Pratapgarh), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?",
      "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality."
    },
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?",
      "a": "A full library of role-specific interview guides (PRT, TGT, PGT, subject-wise, coordinator, principal) with model answers is at /interview-questions."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Languages salary in Pratapgarh?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Pratapgarh rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    }
  ]
}