HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Saraswati Vidya Mandir High School.
- City
- Gumla
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.4L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Sept 2026
HOD Languages salary in Gumla — snapshot
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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
Saraswati Vidya Mandir High School. is recruiting a HOD Languages in Gumla, Jharkhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About the institution: Saraswati Vidya Mandir High School. in Gumla, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.4 LPA – ₹23.7 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 here so Saraswati Vidya Mandir High School. can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
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Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
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Key facts about Saraswati Vidya Mandir High School.
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sanjeev Kumar Sinha
- Affiliation #
- 3430122
Saraswati Vidya Mandir High School. is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Gumla, Jharkhand.
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