HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Mount Hira English School
- City
- Palakkad
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹29L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Palakkad — snapshot
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HOD Languages
at Mount Hira English 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 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Mount Hira English School as a HOD Languages in Palakkad, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Mount Hira English School, established 2003, is a secondary campus in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.6 LPA – ₹29.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Mount Hira English School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
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 Palakkad.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Mount Hira English School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Mount Hira English School
Key facts about Mount Hira English School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- SHAMSUDHEEN K
- Affiliation #
- 931002
Mount Hira English School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Palakkad, Kerala.
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