HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Shalom International School
- City
- Panchgani
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12.0L – ₹28.6L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 30+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Shalom International School in Panchgani, Maharashtra. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Shalom International School in Panchgani, Maharashtra is a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1996,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.0 LPA – ₹28.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Shalom International School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Languages roles in Panchgani.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Where exactly is Shalom International School located?
The school is in Panchgani, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How do I apply for this HOD Languages vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Shalom International School
- Founded
- 1996
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The School follows the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Council of Secondary Education, New Delhi (ICSE Board) and Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (S.S.C. & H.S.C Board) and prepares its pupils from Kindergarten to the Secondary School Examination (SSC) X & Higher Secondary Examination. Our Jr. College (H.S.C) XI and XII (Science and Commerce) follows the Syllabus laid down by the Government of Maharashtra. The School is also a member or the Indian Public Schools Conference. Curriculum The general course of studies(I to X) includes: English, Mathematics, Hindi, Marathi, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer applications, Commercial Application, Moral Science, Art, G.K., SUPW etc and for XI & XII Science/Commerce includes Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, I.T., English Hindi, French & Gujrati, Eco, A/c & B.K. , S.P., O.C.
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