HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
- City
- Kullu
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 25 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Kullu — snapshot
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HOD Languages
at Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
We are looking for a HOD Languages to join Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. School profile: Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1991, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.4 LPA – ₹22.7 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 Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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 accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Kullu Valley Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1991
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 35:1
Kullu Valley School endeavours to provide the best possible education for all students under its jurisdiction consistent with the resources available. Our School makes a determined attempt to foster a learning environment in which children will have the opportunity to acquire the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be full participants of the Indian Society. Starting with 54 students in 1991, Kullu Valley School has gone head-over-heels in these 30 years. Suvidya Educational Society under ICSE Board Delhi's affiliation started the school. At present the school is educating over 1600 students. The very first class, which sat for Boards in year (2000- 2001), passed out with flying colors. The labour of the committed staff has allowed them do their best. It is our hope that the combined efforts of parents and teachers will provide motivation to the students to work with pride, to achieve with satisfaction and to behave with dignity.
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