HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Loreto Convent
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Languages
at Loreto Convent
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 134+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Languages at Loreto Convent in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. School profile: Loreto Convent in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 1892, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD Languages owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.3 LPA – ₹21.9 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Loreto Convent academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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Do I have to work weekends?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Loreto Convent
Key facts about Loreto Convent
- Founded
- 1892
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- GORETTI TIRKEY
- Affiliation #
- 630148
Loreto Convent is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1892, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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