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HOD Languages

₹12L – ₹18L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 19 Jul 17 days left
New Delhi, Delhifull-timePosted 38d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Jain Happy School
City
New Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹18L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
25 May 2026
Closing date
19 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

Jain Happy School in New Delhi, Delhi is seeking a HOD Languages who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Jain Happy School in New Delhi, Delhi is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1952,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.4 LPA – ₹17.9 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application on this page and Jain Happy School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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About the school

Jain Happy School

Key facts about Jain Happy School

Key facts
Founded
1952
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SHALINI MISRA
Affiliation #
2730385
Address
SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG NEW DELHI, Shaheed Bhagat Singh, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001

Jain Happy School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1952, located in New Delhi, Delhi.

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