HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Swami Harsewanand Public School
- City
- Varanasi
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹17.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in Varanasi — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 25+ years.
Job description
Overview
Swami Harsewanand Public School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is inviting applications for a HOD Languages. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Swami Harsewanand Public School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 2001, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.4 LPA – ₹17.1 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Swami Harsewanand Public School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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.
Is there a probation period?
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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 long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Swami Harsewanand Public School
- Founded
- 2001
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Swami Harsewanand Public School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 2001, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
Swami Harsewanand Public School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, North India.
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