HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- S. M. Batha High School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹15.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in Panchgani — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 104+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Languages at S. M. Batha High School in Panchgani, Maharashtra. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. S. M. Batha High School, established 1922, is a secondary school in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.4 LPA – ₹15.0 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for S. M. Batha High School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Can I negotiate the salary at S. M. Batha High School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
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?
S. M. Batha High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Panchgani?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Panchgani. 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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What is the salary for this HOD Languages role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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Role details
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- 2
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Key facts about S. M. Batha High School
- Founded
- 1922
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
S. M. Batha High School is a State Board affiliated school in Panchgani, Maharashtra. It provides opportunities to boys and girls from all strata of society and offers education from Nursery to Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC). The school's inclusive approach and its commitment to providing quality education to students from diverse backgrounds have made it an important part of the educational landscape in Panchgani. S. M. Batha High School provides opportunity to Girls and Boys of all strata of our society. The School is affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Education. It conducts classes from Nursery leading to Standard X, the Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSC Examination).
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