HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- Gopalganj
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 31 May 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Gopalganj — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Languages
at Sainik School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Sainik School as a HOD Languages in Gopalganj, Bihar. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About the institution: Sainik School in Gopalganj, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.5 LPA – ₹11.1 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sainik School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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 qualifications are required for a HOD Languages?
Most HOD Languages roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sainik School
Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Sainik School Gopalganj is one among the 33 Sainik Schools established under the aegis of Sainik School Society, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India. The school was established on 12 October 2003. Sainik School Gopalganj is shifted to its permanent location at Sipaya village of Kuchaikote block, Gopalganj Distt in Bihar. The nearest Railway Junction is Siwan Jn which is 50 Km away from the School. Nearest Airport is at Patna at a distance of 195 km, Gorakhpur (UP) is 130 km from school. The School is spread over an area of eleven acres.
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