HOD Languages
at Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School · Kannur · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School
- City
- Kannur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
HOD Languages salary in Kannur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Languages
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School invites applications for a HOD Languages in Kannur, Kerala. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School in Kannur, Kerala — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 (₹10.4 LPA – ₹16.5 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 online from this page to be considered by Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Languages job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What is the average HOD Languages salary in Kannur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Kannur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full 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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School
Key facts about Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SAJEEVKUMAR S
- Affiliation #
- 931450
Sree Sankara Vidya Nikethan English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Kannur, Kerala.
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