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The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. 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School profile: St. Lawrence International School in Thane, Maharashtra — a secondary setup, established 2014, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Benefits and culture:\n• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹17.8 LPA).\n• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.\n• Professional development through workshops and internal training.\n• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.\n• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Lawrence International School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.", "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.", "dayToDay": [ "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." ], "estimatedBand": null, "enrichment": [ { "id": "responsibilities", "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Languages", "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council." }, { "id": "board-context", "heading": "Working in a CBSE school", "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality." }, { "q": "Is background verification done before joining?", "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready." }, { "q": "Does St. Lawrence International School help with relocation from another city?", "a": "Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Thane offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about \"relocation assistance\" and \"staff quarters\" in the interview — it's a common ask." }, { "q": "Which curriculum does the school follow?", "a": "St. Lawrence International School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework." }, { "q": "Where exactly is St. Lawrence International School located?", "a": "The school is in Thane, Maharashtra. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference." }, { "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?", "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty." }, { "q": "Are meals provided at school?", "a": "Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff." }, { "q": "Is there a probation period?", "a": "Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification." }, { "q": "What is the leave policy?", "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar." } ] }