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HOD Languages

₹9.4L – ₹20L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 27 Jul 24 days left
Dehradun, UttarakhandcontractPosted 43d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Languages
School
Welham Boys School
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹20L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
20 May 2026
Closing date
27 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Languages salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.4L
per year
Typical
₹14.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Languages

at Welham Boys School

24 days left

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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 89+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Welham Boys School is hiring a HOD Languages in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Welham Boys School, established 1937, runs as a senior secondary campus in Dehradun, Uttarakhand — 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. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.4 LPA – ₹20.1 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Welham Boys School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Welham Boys School

Key facts about Welham Boys School

Key facts
Founded
1937
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Sangeeta Kain
Affiliation #
3530238
Address
DISTT DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND, Distt Dehradun, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248110

Welham Boys School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1937, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

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