The Sovereign School is hiring a HOD Languages — The Sovereign School in Delhi
The Sovereign SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Languages — The Sovereign School
- School
- The Sovereign School
- City
- Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 10–14 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
HOD Languages — The Sovereign School at The Sovereign School, Delhi. A focused role for educators ready to step into a structured classroom this academic year. Curriculum: CBSE. The school has been running for 17+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
The Sovereign School, a CBSE school in Delhi, is hiring a HOD Languages.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: It works on the comprehensive growth of students. It also assists in improving speaking skills. It also makes students thoughtful towards the surrounding.
What you'll handle as a HOD Languages — The Sovereign School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.
Working conditions
This is a day school — standard working hours with weekend off, occasional events and parent-teacher meetings.
About teaching in Delhi
Delhi has the largest concentration of CBSE schools in India and an active teacher network — strong base for career growth in K-12 education.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
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'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 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 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.
About The Sovereign School
The Sovereign School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Delhi, Delhi.
It works on the comprehensive growth of students. It also assists in improving speaking skills. It also makes students thoughtful towards the surrounding.
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