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HOD Languages

₹7.3L – ₹18L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 23 Aug
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 10d ago
CISCE
Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
St. Augustine's School
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CISCE
School type
Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.3L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
23 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in Darjeeling — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.3L
per year
Typical
₹12.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Languages

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
  • Established school — running for 36+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St. Augustine's School in Darjeeling, West Bengal is hiring a HOD Languages. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St. Augustine's School, established 1990, runs as a secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.3 LPA – ₹18.5 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St. Augustine's School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

How do I apply for this HOD Languages vacancy?

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How long does it take to hear back after applying?

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Who fits

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About the school

St. Augustine's School

Key facts about St. Augustine's School

Key facts
Founded
1990
Board
CISCE
Type
Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
30:1
Address
Upper Sirubari, Gidda Pahar, Kurseong, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 734203

St. Augustine's School is a secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1990, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.

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