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HOD Humanities

₹9.7L – ₹24L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Kanyakumari, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Adarsh Vidya Kendra
City
Kanyakumari
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Kanyakumari — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹16.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.0L
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

Adarsh Vidya Kendra is hiring a HOD Humanities in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Adarsh Vidya Kendra in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1985,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.7 LPA – ₹24.0 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 through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Adarsh Vidya Kendra reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities 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.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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Is this a contract or permanent role?

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

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Adarsh Vidya Kendra

Key facts about Adarsh Vidya Kendra

Key facts
Founded
1985
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MARIA JOE JEGADHESH
Affiliation #
1930136
Address
POINEER COMPOUND VETTURNIMADAM NAGERCOIL KANYAKUMARI DISTT. TAMIL NADU, Poineer Compound Vetturnimadam, Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu, 629003

Adarsh Vidya Kendra is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu.

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