HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka
- City
- Thane
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹13.4L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Thane — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- 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
Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka in Thane, Maharashtra. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka: a secondary institution in Thane, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2019,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.8 LPA – ₹13.4 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Thane?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Thane varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
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- 3
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Key facts about Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka
- Founded
- 2019
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Tamali Lahiri
- Affiliation #
- 1131318
Podar International School, Near Chavindra Octroi Naka is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Thane, Maharashtra.
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