HOD Languages

An opening for a HOD Languages in Nadia, West Bengal at Vivekananda Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: Vivekananda Academy in Nadia, West Bengal — a secondary setup, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the HOD Languages reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.5 LPA – ₹19.3 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Vivekananda Academy receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.