HOD Languages — Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Garudabasa, Mayurbhanj

Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Garudabasa in Mayurbhanj, Odisha is seeking a HOD Languages who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Garudabasa in Mayurbhanj, Odisha operates as a senior secondary school, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.9 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Garudabasa instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.