HOD Languages
Vidya Jyoti Academy· Est. 1990 · CBSE · Darjeeling
₹8.9L – ₹18.0LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 28 Nov
● posted 14 Sep
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.
What you'll handle
·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.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Career path
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Salary & benefits
₹8.9L – ₹18.0L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Darjeeling
₹8.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.9L – ₹18.0L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.0L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
Vidya Jyoti Academy, established 1990, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The school is hiring a HOD Languages. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.9 LPA–₹18.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
Vidya Jyoti Academy
CBSE · Darjeeling · Est. 1990
1990
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ARUN CHHETRI
PRINCIPAL
2430176
AFFILIATION
Darjeeling, West Bengal