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HOD Languages

₹7.7L – ₹21L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 22 Jul 19 days left
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 31d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Swami Vivekananda School
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹21L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Jul 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
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹14.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Languages

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  • 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

Swami Vivekananda School requires a HOD Languages in Dhanbad, Jharkhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Swami Vivekananda School: a senior secondary institution in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2007,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.7 LPA – ₹20.7 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 Swami Vivekananda School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Swami Vivekananda School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

What is the average HOD Languages salary in Dhanbad?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Languages pay in Dhanbad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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About the school

Swami Vivekananda School

Key facts about Swami Vivekananda School

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANJIV KUMAR SHAW
Affiliation #
3430400
Address
SUNDAR NAGAR,KAPASARA,CHIRKUNDA,DHANBAD, Sundar Nagar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828202

Swami Vivekananda School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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