HOD Languages

Shemford School· Est. 2010 · CBSE · Ambala
₹12.0L – ₹16.9LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 12 Nov
● posted 5 Jun

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.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
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  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹12.0L – ₹16.9L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in Ambala

₹12.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹12.0L – ₹16.9L / yr
TYPICAL
₹16.9L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Shemford School invites applications for a HOD Languages in Ambala, Haryana. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Shemford School, established 2010, runs as a senior secondary campus in Ambala, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹12.0 LPA – ₹16.9 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 on this page and Shemford School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Shemford School
CBSE · Ambala · Est. 2010
2010
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
RUBY SHARMA
PRINCIPAL
531226
AFFILIATION
Ambala, Haryana
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