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HOD Languages

₹12L – ₹22L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 28 Aug
Karnal, Haryanafull-timePosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Vivekanand Vidya Niketan
City
Karnal
State
Haryana
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
16 Jun 2026
Closing date
28 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in Karnal — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.3L
per year
Typical
₹17.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.0L
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

Vivekanand Vidya Niketan is recruiting a HOD Languages in Karnal, Haryana. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. About Vivekanand Vidya Niketan: a senior secondary institution in Karnal, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹12.3 LPA – ₹22.0 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. Submit your application here so Vivekanand Vidya Niketan can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

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.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Languages role?

Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

What questions are asked in a HOD Languages interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Vivekanand Vidya Niketan

Key facts about Vivekanand Vidya Niketan

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ROOP KRISHAN BHAT
Affiliation #
530607
Address
KAITHAL ROAD, DISTT KARNAL, HARYANA, Kaithal Road, Karnal, Haryana, 132039

Vivekanand Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Karnal, Haryana.

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