HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah
- City
- United Arab Emirates
- State
- Foreign Schools
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹14.6L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in United Arab Emirates — snapshot
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah requires a HOD Languages in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools operates as a senior secondary school, established 1982, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the HOD Languages owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.8 LPA – ₹14.6 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in United Arab Emirates run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Languages application — Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
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.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
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Key facts about Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah
- Founded
- 1982
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ASMA GILANI
- Affiliation #
- 6630015
Our Own English High School, Box 2676 Sharjah is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools.
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