HOD - IB World Languages

Head of Department – World Languages (Spanish or French)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Department – World Languages for our reputed IB residential school located in Ooty. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Spanish and French, with a deep understanding of IB curriculum frameworks specifically DP level and a passion for fostering global-mindedness through language learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the World Languages Department and ensure effective curriculum planning and implementation across grade levels.
• Teach and mentor students in Spanish and/or French with a focus on communication, culture, and inquiry-based learning.
• Support IB authorization and evaluation processes in alignment with school language policies.
• Collaborate with other academic departments to integrate interdisciplinary learning.
• Provide professional development and guidance to language teachers.
• Monitor student progress, assessment standards, and departmental performance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Languages, Linguistics, Education, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of teaching experience in an IB or international school (leadership experience preferred).
• Proficiency in both Spanish and French (spoken and written).
• Strong understanding of IB philosophy and inquiry-based pedagogy.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Location: Tamil Nadu, South India (Residential campus)
Joining: Immediate / As soon as possible

Interested candidates may share their updated CV at shobha@lifeeducare.com with the subject line “Application – HOD World Languages”.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹150,000.00 - ₹200,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have IB school teaching experience?
• Do you have experience of teaching Spanish to the DP level?
• Do you have experience of teaching French to the DP level?

Work Location: In person