Novel International School is hiring a HOD Languages — Novel International School in Pune

Novel International School
Pune, Maharashtrafull-time₹11L – ₹17L / yrCBSE11–15 yrs expPosted 14d ago

Key facts

Role
HOD Languages — Novel International School
School
Novel International School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Day School
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹17L per year
Experience
11–15 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Day School
Est. 2013

Job description

Overview

Novel International School (Pune, Maharashtra) is inviting applications for a HOD Languages — Novel International School. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 13+ years. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

Novel International School, a CBSE school in Pune, is hiring a HOD Languages.

Key responsibilities:

  • Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
  • Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
  • Monitor student academic outcomes
  • Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters

Requirements:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching

About the school: Novel International School is a CBSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.

What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Novel International School

Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Working conditions

This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.

About teaching in Pune

Pune has a healthy mix of CBSE, ICSE and IB schools, with strong demand around the academic-year onboarding cycle.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

About Novel International School

Novel International School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

Novel International School is a CBSE Day School in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune.

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Working at Novel International School

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