{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-the-hdfc-school-gurgaon-block-c-1509-gurugram-0d5b32c7-r2611", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "The Hdfc School, Gurgaon", "value": "9cf1a714-c220-4a79-a043-c04e54fc7d75" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "board", "value": "CBSE" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "role", "value": "hod-languages" } ], "title": "HOD Languages", "description": "The Hdfc School, Gurgaon, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Gurugram, Haryana.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Languages. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.7 LPA–₹20.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal 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.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.", "datePosted": "2026-11-04T11:04:06.456+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-hdfc-school-gurgaon-block-c-1509#school", "name": "The Hdfc School, Gurgaon", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/the-hdfc-school-gurgaon-block-c-1509", "sameAs": "https://www.thehdfcschool.com/gurgaon/index.html", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "BLOCK C, SUSHANT LOK III, SECTOR 57, GURGAON", "addressLocality": "Gurugram", "addressRegion": "Haryana", "postalCode": "122003" }, "foundingDate": "2015" }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-the-hdfc-school-gurgaon-block-c-1509-gurugram-0d5b32c7-r2611", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-languages-the-hdfc-school-gurgaon-block-c-1509-gurugram-0d5b32c7-r2611", "validThrough": "2027-01-18T11:04:06.456Z", "dateModified": "2026-11-06T07:07:33.326718+00:00", "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "BLOCK C, SUSHANT LOK III, SECTOR 57, GURGAON", "addressLocality": "Gurugram", "addressRegion": "Haryana", "postalCode": "122003" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 1069000, "maxValue": 2092000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 2, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 84 } }, "board": "CBSE", "schoolType": "Senior Secondary Level", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "The Hdfc School, Gurgaon, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Gurugram, Haryana.\n\nThe school is hiring a HOD Languages. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.7 LPA–₹20.9 LPA per year. Joining: immediate, or as per notice period.\n\nWhat you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans.\n\nIdeal 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.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.", "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level 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": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes." }, { "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." }, { "id": "city-context", "heading": "About teaching in Gurugram", "body": "Gurugram is one of NCR's fastest-growing K-12 hubs, with a high concentration of international and IB schools." } ], "faq": [ { "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": "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 — The Hdfc School, Gurgaon\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Languages salary in Gurugram?", "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Gurugram rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further." }, { "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": "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": "What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?", "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter." }, { "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?", "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses." }, { "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": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "The Hdfc School, Gurgaon follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." } ] }