HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- PGP International School
- City
- Namakkal
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Namakkal — snapshot
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HOD Languages
at PGP International School
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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
PGP International School is recruiting a HOD Languages in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. PGP International School is a senior secondary school in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹10.1 LPA – ₹21.9 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at PGP International School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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 Namakkal.
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.
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.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
PGP International School
Key facts about PGP International School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The PGP Institutions functioning on a sprawling and sylvan campus of 200 acres is the realization of the dream of Dr. Palani G.Periasamy, M.A., M.A., PhD.(USA) to estabilish colleges of international standard in Namakkal, his native place. Having served as full tenure Professor in America and based on his experience in his wide tour of the world, Dr. Palani G.Periasamy has set up these institutions to impart quality learning in all disciplines. PGP International School enjoys a credible reputation for being one of the best CBSE schools in Namakkal. Our curriculum is specially tailored with activity and concept based learning which is threaded with values and morals which heeds student’s attention.
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