HOD Languages — The Indian Academy, Dehradun

Est. 2009
₹77,000–1,40,500 /month(₹9.2L–16.9L /yr)CBSEFull-timeOn-siteCloses 18 Oct
● posted 23 May
Experience
6–10 yrs
Vacancies
2 openings

Job description

The Indian Academy is recruiting a HOD Languages in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. School profile: The Indian Academy in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD Languages owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹16.9 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at The Indian Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

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.

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 Dehradun.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
The Indian Academy
CBSE · Dehradun · Est. 2009
2009
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Neelam Sharma
PRINCIPAL
3530289
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Questions about this job

What is the salary for this job?

The Indian Academy lists ₹77,000–1,40,500 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.

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Is a B.Ed required for this job?

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Can freshers apply?

The school asks for 6–10 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.

When is the joining date?

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