HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Icon International School
- City
- Mysuru
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Sept 2026
HOD Languages
at Icon International School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Icon International School invites applications for a HOD Languages in Mysuru, Karnataka. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Icon International School in Mysuru, Karnataka is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2017,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.0 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Icon International School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
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.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages?
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
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 does the school want the joining date to be?
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Icon International School
Key facts about Icon International School
- Founded
- 2017
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- S K RAMACHANDRA
- Affiliation #
- 830995
Icon International School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Mysuru, Karnataka.
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