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HOD Languages

₹10L – ₹11L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 5 Jul 2 days left
Jalpaiguri, West Bengalfull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Holy Cross School
City
Jalpaiguri
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹11L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
16 May 2026
Closing date
5 Jul 2026
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HOD Languages

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD Languages at Holy Cross School in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Holy Cross School, established 2011, is a senior secondary campus in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.0 LPA – ₹10.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Holy Cross School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

What kind of professional development is offered?

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Holy Cross School

Key facts about Holy Cross School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Teresa Lakra
Affiliation #
2430210
Address
BALAIGACH, P.O. MANUAGANJ, P.S. RAJGANJ,, Balaigach, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735135

Holy Cross School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

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