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HOD Languages

₹11L – ₹14L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 3 Sept
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
St Thomas High School
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹14L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in Dhanbad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.6L
per year
Typical
₹12.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Languages

at St Thomas High School

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

St Thomas High School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is on the lookout for a HOD Languages. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. St Thomas High School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1997,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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 (₹10.6 LPA – ₹13.8 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 here so St Thomas High School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

What is the salary for this HOD Languages role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

What is the leave policy?

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

Is background verification done before joining?

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

St Thomas High School

Key facts about St Thomas High School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAVI FRANCIS
Affiliation #
3430237
Address
NH-2 SAHUBAHIYAR TOPCHANCHI DHANBAAD JHARKHAND, Nh-2 Sahubahiyar Topchanchi, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828402

St Thomas High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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