HOD Languages — Vivekanand School, Dehradun

Est. 1974
₹10.2L – ₹20.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs3 openingsCloses 15 Oct
● posted 27 Jun

Job description

Overview

Vivekanand School has opened applications for a HOD Languages in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Vivekanand School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand: a senior secondary institution, established 1974, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the HOD Languages is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹20.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Vivekanand School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

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

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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Vivekanand School
CBSE · Dehradun · Est. 1974
1974
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ANJANI KUMAR SINGH
PRINCIPAL
3530035
AFFILIATION
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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