HOD Languages
at Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School · Madurai · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School
- City
- Madurai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹11.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Jul 20265 days left
HOD Languages salary in Madurai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Closing in 5 days — shortlisting this week.
Job description
Overview
Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School in Madurai, Tamil Nadu 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. Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School is a senior secondary school in Madurai, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.7 LPA – ₹11.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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 this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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Key facts about Sri Aurobindo Mira Universal School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Our mission is to nurture the innate potential of each child and provide them a milieu where they can explore ideas while learning by doing and thus upgrade the necessary skills to become better individuals. At SAM UNIVERSAL, we strive to engage the learners in an environment of rich tutelage while keeping alive the spirit of togetherness. We aim to create innovative individuals who possess the skill sets of meeting the global challenges thus improving standards of living in every field. The school works diligently in empowering the student community through universal based standards by broadening their horizons to a larger world around them. The committed and well trained staff also work towards deepening their knowledge through experiential teaching methods which bring about the holistic development of the students.
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