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HOD Languages

at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya · Puducherry · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹9.3L – ₹17.6L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 2 Aug 29 days left
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 19d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹17.6L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in Puducherry — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹13.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD Languages at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

29 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Puducherry, Puducherry as our next HOD Languages. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, established 1986, is a senior secondary campus in Puducherry, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.3 LPA – ₹17.6 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

What is the salary for this HOD Languages role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

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About the school

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Key facts about Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
P KANNADASAN
Affiliation #
2940001
Address
MATHUR ROAD PERIA KALAPET PONDICHERRY, Mathur Road Peria, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605014

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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