HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Sivananda Centenary Boys' School
- City
- Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Sept 2026
HOD Languages salary in Bhubaneswar (BBSR) — snapshot
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HOD Languages
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 42+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sivananda Centenary Boys' School in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha is inviting applications for a HOD Languages. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Sivananda Centenary Boys' School, established 1984, runs as a senior secondary campus in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha — 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. 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. 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 (₹8.1 LPA – ₹13.0 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Sivananda Centenary Boys' School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Languages?
Most HOD Languages roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sivananda Centenary Boys' School
Key facts about Sivananda Centenary Boys' School
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 40:1(approx)
Welcome Sivananda Centenary Boys' School was established in the year 1984 at the foothills of the historic Khandagiri Hills situated in the Temple City of Bhubaneswar to commemorate the sacred memory of Swami Sivananda Saraswati Maharaj, Founder President of International Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, on the eve of His Birth Centenary. This school started with the choicest blessings of Swami Chidananda Saraswati Maharaj, the then President, International Divine Life Society, Head Quarters, Rishikesh, as a model and unique temple of learning. The aim is to impart Value based education in a modern Gurukul environment for preparing them as ideal citizens of Mother India having imbibed spiritual, moral and ethical values that generate sterling character, noble virtues and right thinking.
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