HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Shaheed Balbir Singh Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec.school, Ismailabad Kurukshetra
- City
- Kurukshetra
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹23.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Jul 2026Closes today
HOD Languages salary in Kurukshetra — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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
Join Shaheed Balbir Singh Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec.school, Ismailabad Kurukshetra in Kurukshetra, Haryana as our next HOD Languages. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Shaheed Balbir Singh Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec.school, Ismailabad Kurukshetra, established 1985, is a senior secondary school in Kurukshetra, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹8.7 LPA – ₹23.0 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Shaheed Balbir Singh Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec.school, Ismailabad Kurukshetra. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Languages job?
A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Kurukshetra?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Kurukshetra varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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Key facts about Shaheed Balbir Singh Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec.school, Ismailabad Kurukshetra
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- BHIM SAIN
- Affiliation #
- 520028
Shaheed Balbir Singh Govt. Model Sanskriti Sr. Sec.school, Ismailabad Kurukshetra is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
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