HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Pathways World School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in Gurgaon — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Pathways World School has opened applications for a HOD Languages in Gurgaon, Haryana. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About the institution: Pathways World School in Gurgaon, Haryana — a senior secondary setup, established 2003, — a IB-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.9 LPA – ₹14.4 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Pathways World 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 Gurgaon.
Where exactly is Pathways World School located?
The school is in Gurgaon, Haryana. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Can I negotiate the salary at Pathways World School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the "Message employer" button on this HOD Languages listing is usually welcome.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Yes — IB schools require formal unit planners and concept-driven lesson documentation as part of standard practice.
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.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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Key facts about Pathways World School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Spread over 32 Acres campus, Consistently ranked as the #1 International Day cum Residential School in north India. Pathways World School, Gurgaon was the first school to be launched under the Pathways umbrella in the year 2003. Situated in the majestic Aravali foothills, It is a coed school with a boys-girls ratio of 57:43, having 54% faculty available on campus. The School offers flexible Day and Boarding options between Day School, Week, Fortnight, and Term Boarding. Provides Residential facilities based on the British independent boarding system which includes comfortable study bedrooms & common rooms, and catering of international standards. Entitled with ‘Designshare Award’ in 2003 for its aesthetic and purposeful infrastructure design and the ‘Best IT User Award in the education category in the country’ from NASSCOM. PWS has a separate Additional Academics support department that follows a software tools-based learning.
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