Sherwood Convent School is hiring a HOD Languages — Sherwood Convent School in Gurgaon
Sherwood Convent SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — Sherwood Convent School
- School
- Sherwood Convent School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 10–15 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Languages — Sherwood Convent School at Sherwood Convent School, Gurgaon. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. The school has been running for 33+ years. Curriculum: CBSE. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Sherwood Convent School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, is hiring a HOD Languages.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Sherwood Convent School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase II, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — Sherwood Convent School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
About Sherwood Convent School
Sherwood Convent School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 1993, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Sherwood Convent School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase II, Gurgaon.
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