HOD Languages — St.John's School Whitehall, Shillong

Est. 1974 · secondary · English medium · Dum Dum P.O, Nongthymmai, East Khasi Hills, Shillong
₹8.5L – ₹18.3LState Boardfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs2 openingsCloses 18 Nov
● posted 27 Jun

Job description

Overview

St.John's School Whitehall is recruiting a HOD Languages in Shillong, Meghalaya. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About St.John's School Whitehall in Shillong, Meghalaya: a secondary institution, established 1974, — a State Board-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.5 LPA – ₹18.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St.John's School Whitehall. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1974.

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 STATE BOARD school

Working in a state-board setting means following the state curriculum, term plans and local examination patterns.

Career path

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  4. Principal
St.John's School Whitehall
State Board · Shillong · Est. 1974 · 50:1 students per teacher
1974
FOUNDED
State Board
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
50:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Shillong, Meghalaya
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