HOD Languages — St.george English Medium School, Kottayam

Est. 1978
₹9.6L – ₹24.2LCBSEcontractOn-site6–10 yrs2 openingsCloses 15 Oct
● posted 18 Jun

Job description

Overview

St.george English Medium School is hiring a HOD Languages in Kottayam, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St.george English Medium School, established 1978, is a secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Languages, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.6 LPA – ₹24.2 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and St.george English Medium School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1978.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kottayam.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
St.george English Medium School
CBSE · Kottayam · Est. 1978
1978
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
SR. DR. JESSY JOSEPH KAVUNKAL
PRINCIPAL
931326
AFFILIATION
Kottayam, Kerala
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