HOD Languages

Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For· Est. 1989 · CBSE · Chandigarh
₹10.2L – ₹15.2LCBSEcontractOn-site7–12 yrs3 openingsCloses 22 Sep
● posted 2 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1989.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Chandigarh.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.2L – ₹15.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Chandigarh

₹10.2L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.2L – ₹15.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹15.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Languages at Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For in Chandigarh, Chandigarh. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹15.2 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application here so Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Mehr Chand Mahajan D A V College For
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Chandigarh · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MRS SNEH MAHAJAN
PRINCIPAL
2630033
AFFILIATION
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
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