HOD Languages

Swiss Cottage School· Est. 2007 · CBSE · South West Delhi
₹10.9L – ₹13.7LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs3 openingsCloses 7 Oct
● posted 10 Jun

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in South West Delhi.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.9L – ₹13.7L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Languages in South West Delhi

₹10.9L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.9L – ₹13.7L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.7L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Languages at Swiss Cottage School in South West Delhi, Delhi. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. School profile: Swiss Cottage School in South West Delhi, Delhi — a senior secondary setup, established 2007, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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 (₹10.9 LPA – ₹13.7 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 Swiss Cottage School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Swiss Cottage School
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · South West Delhi · Est. 2007
2007
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Neena Thimmaya
PRINCIPAL
2730748
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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