HOD Languages
at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul · Raipur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
- City
- Raipur
- State
- Chhattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹9.4L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
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HOD Languages
at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 29+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul in Raipur, Chhattisgarh functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.4 LPA – ₹13.9 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Raipur run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Languages application — Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
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 Raipur.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
Key facts about Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul
- Founded
- 1997
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
With the vision to provide modern education using Edtech, Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul International School is proud to be placed as one of the best schools in Raipur. Our belief lies in teaching essential qualities to the students that help them to face the challenges with efficiency in the future and due to this uniqueness of teaching qualities makes Gurukul as one of the preferred International school.
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