HOD Languages — The Emirates National School, United Arab Emirates

The Emirates National School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools 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. The Emirates National School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1980,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.5 LPA – ₹12.8 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Emirates National School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.