HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 4 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Shimla — 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.
HOD Languages
at Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 38+ years.
Job description
Overview
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is accepting applications for a HOD Languages. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a secondary setup, established 1988, — a State Board-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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 (₹12.6 LPA – ₹13.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Languages application — Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
Key facts about Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
- Founded
- 1988
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The institution had been started as D.A.V. and later on renamed as S.P.M. Model High School in the sweet memory of its founder Sh. Satya Prakash ji in the year 1988. The school is on charitable basis and is providing free school Van facilities to the Nursery students. Full fee concession is granted to all the deserving and underprivileged students such as IRDP and Antodaya students. The school has a very talented faculty mostly having master degrees and someone PhD’s.
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