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HOD Languages

₹12L – ₹15L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
South Delhi, Delhifull-timePosted 25d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Vidya Niketan
City
South Delhi
State
Delhi
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹15L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
7 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in South Delhi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹13.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Languages

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  • 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 do

Job description

Overview

Immediate opening: HOD Languages at Vidya Niketan in South Delhi, Delhi. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Vidya Niketan, established 1986, runs as a senior secondary campus in South Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Languages leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹11.5 LPA – ₹14.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Vidya Niketan. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

What is the average HOD Languages salary in South Delhi?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Languages roles in South Delhi. 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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Languages roles in South Delhi.

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What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

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.

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.

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About the school

Vidya Niketan

Key facts about Vidya Niketan

Key facts
Founded
1986
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Anindita Das
Affiliation #
2730200
Address
D-BLOCK SAKET NEW DELHI, D-block Saket New, South Delhi, Delhi, 110017

Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in South Delhi, Delhi.

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