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HOD Languages

₹9.3L – ₹23L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Dhanbad, JharkhandcontractPosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Valley Public School
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.3L – ₹23L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in Dhanbad — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.3L
per year
Typical
₹16.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Languages

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 26+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Valley Public School requires a HOD Languages in Dhanbad, Jharkhand for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Valley Public School in Dhanbad, Jharkhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 2000, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD Languages, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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 (₹9.3 LPA – ₹23.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Valley Public School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Languages role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

What is the average HOD Languages salary in Dhanbad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in Dhanbad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Valley Public School

Key facts about Valley Public School

Key facts
Founded
2000
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
LALITA KUMARI
Affiliation #
3430368
Address
AT- PATLABARI,PO-BENAGORIA VIA MUGMA,DHANBAD,JHARKHAND-828204, At- Patlabari, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828204

Valley Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2000, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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