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HOD Humanities

₹9.8L – ₹21L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 1 Aug 29 days left
Ernakulam, Keralafull-timePosted 39d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Adam Public School
City
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.8L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
24 May 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Ernakulam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.8L
per year
Typical
₹15.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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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

Adam Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Adam Public School in Ernakulam, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.8 LPA – ₹21.3 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Adam Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Adam Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Ernakulam.

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About the school

Adam Public School

Key facts about Adam Public School

Key facts
Founded
1995
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
DR SHIRLEY THOMAS
Affiliation #
930404
Address
ANGAMALY ALWAYE ERNAKULAM KERALA, Angamaly Alwaye, Ernakulam, Kerala, 683572

Adam Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.

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