HOD Languages — Podar International School Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada

Applications are invited for a HOD Languages at Podar International School Mangalore in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Podar International School Mangalore, established 2016, is a secondary school in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka — 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. What you will do:

• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹12.0 LPA – ₹21.5 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School Mangalore. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.