HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School
- City
- Pathanamthitta
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
HOD Languages
at Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School
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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 44+ years.
Job description
Overview
Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School in Pathanamthitta, Kerala is hiring a HOD Languages. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Pathanamthitta, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1982,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.7 LPA – ₹26.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
Where exactly is Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School located?
The school is in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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
Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Mrs.Salamma Kurian
- Affiliation #
- 930052
Mar Thoma Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala.
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