HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Riverdale World School
- City
- Gondia
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.8L – ₹21.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
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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
Riverdale World School in Gondia, Maharashtra is accepting applications for a HOD Languages. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Riverdale World School, established 2011, runs as a senior secondary campus in Gondia, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.8 LPA – ₹21.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Riverdale World School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Riverdale World School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is Riverdale World School located?
The school is in Gondia, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Riverdale World School
- Founded
- 2011
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 25:1
RWS has been the torchbearer of modern education methods by providing the students the necessary skills to navigate their way through life’s challenges. We ensure that the students embark on a learning journey that transcends the four walls of the classrooms. Our highly qualified and passionate faculty mentor students to explore every sphere of their life:extra-curricular, sports, performing arts, soft skills and community service. Students view their teachers as allies who encourage them to work collaboratively, respecting and appreciating their own and each other’s unique strengths. Our students are taught to think critically, ask questions, and view mistakes as an important part of the learning process. Teachers work together across grades to ensure a smooth transition from the early childhood to the elementary classrooms, and ultimately to the upper grades, where older students are nurtured as leaders, preparing them for colleges and beyond.
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