HOD Languages
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Overview
St Hildas Higher Secondary School in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty is on the lookout for a HOD Languages. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About St Hildas Higher Secondary School: a senior secondary institution in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1895,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.1 LPA – ₹21.0 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St Hildas Higher Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.