HOD Languages
at St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt · Ernakulam · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt
- City
- Ernakulam
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.3L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Jul 2026
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HOD Languages
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Languages at St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt in Ernakulam, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. About St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt: a senior secondary institution in Ernakulam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2003,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.3 LPA – ₹10.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Where exactly is St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt located?
The school is in Ernakulam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Ernakulam run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt
Key facts about St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Subhash C C
- Affiliation #
- 930706
St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.
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