HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J
- City
- Jammu
- State
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹17.1L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Sept 2026
HOD Languages salary in Jammu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹10.4 LPA – ₹17.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
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 non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Jammu?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Jammu. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Does Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
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.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Languages roles in Jammu.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
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Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J
- Founded
- 1987
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KUMAR KRISHAN DHOORAM
- Affiliation #
- 700020
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Damana Lale De Bagh P.o. Village Sangrampur Teh. & Distt.- J is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.
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