HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Podar International School Chakan
- City
- Pune
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
HOD Languages salary in Pune — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Languages
at Podar International School Chakan
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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
Join the faculty at Podar International School Chakan as a HOD Languages in Pune, Maharashtra. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Podar International School Chakan, established 2009, is a secondary campus in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.4 LPA – ₹24.1 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Podar International School Chakan academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Languages job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Pune?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Pune. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Where exactly is Podar International School Chakan located?
The school is in Pune, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
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 Pune.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Podar International School Chakan
Key facts about Podar International School Chakan
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Simran S Kaur
- Affiliation #
- 1130309
Podar International School Chakan is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Pune, Maharashtra.
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