HOD Humanities — Adlakha High School Vacancy at Adlakha High School, Gurgaon
Adlakha High SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Adlakha High School
- School
- Adlakha High School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 11–15 years
- Posted
- 16 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Now hiring: HOD Humanities — Adlakha High School — Adlakha High School, Gurgaon, Haryana. Shortlisting begins immediately and interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis. Curriculum: STATE BOARD. The school has been running for 36+ years. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Adlakha High School, a State Board school in Gurgaon, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Adlakha High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sector 8. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 17:1 approximately.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Adlakha High School
Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council.
Working in a STATE BOARD school
This is a state-board school — expect bilingual delivery, state syllabus alignment and locally rooted curriculum context.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities — Adlakha High School?
Most HOD Humanities — Adlakha High School roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
About Adlakha High School
Adlakha High School is a day school affiliated to State Board, established in 1990, located in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Adlakha High School is a Private, Secondary school and also a Day School situated at Sector 8. It has a Student-Teacher Ratio of 17:1 approximately.
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