HOD Languages
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Languages
- School
- Swaminarayan Dham International School
- City
- Gandhinagar
- State
- Gandhinagar
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.3L – ₹23.9L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 17 Jul 2026
HOD Languages salary in Gandhinagar — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Swaminarayan Dham International School requires a HOD Languages in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About Swaminarayan Dham International School in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar: a senior secondary institution, established 2006, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹23.9 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Swaminarayan Dham International School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Gandhinagar 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.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
How do I make a resume for a ICSE HOD Languages job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
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.
Can I negotiate the salary at Swaminarayan Dham International School?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Swaminarayan Dham International School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
The purpose of education, as we understand is not merely to prepare the students for examination alone but for life itself. Education is not an end in itself, but rather a means to help a person to think and make decisions about moral values, one’s relationship with God, one’s personal goal and one’s commitment to others, irrespective of one’s cast, creed and code. Academic excellences, all round development, fostering of ethical and religious values and developing a sense of social responsibility are some of the characteristics of education imparted in our SDIS children In our School, we provide an environment of love and care, and our wonderful teachers give emotional support to our students. We believe that if the children are happy in the school, they will grow emotionally strong and excel in their life’s pursuits.
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