HOD Languages — S D S M School For Excellence, East Singhbhum

Immediate opening: HOD Languages at S D S M School For Excellence in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. S D S M School For Excellence, established 1996, is a senior secondary school in East Singhbhum, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.5 LPA – ₹14.6 LPA).
• A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
• Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
• A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
• Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application here so S D S M School For Excellence can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.