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HOD Humanities

at Apollo International School · Dehradun · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12.5L – ₹13.7L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 1 Aug 27 days left
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 39d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Apollo International School
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12.5L – ₹13.7L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
1 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Dehradun — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.5L
per year
Typical
₹13.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹13.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD Humanities at Apollo International School

27 days left

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Why apply

  • 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

Join the faculty at Apollo International School as a HOD Humanities in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Apollo International School in Dehradun, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1999, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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 (₹12.5 LPA – ₹13.7 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. Submit your application here so Apollo International School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Dehradun), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Is English fluency required?

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

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Dehradun?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Dehradun varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

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About the school

Apollo International School

Key facts about Apollo International School

Key facts
Founded
1999
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary
Student-teacher ratio
28:1
Address
Sahastradhara Rd, Kandoli Saundhon wali, Sahastradhara Rd, Kandoli Saundhon wali, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 248015

Since its commencement in the year 1999, the school has been striving to set new standards in the fields of schooling be it simple or higher professional learning. The school has hi-tech infrastructure including computer labs with projectors, science labs, volleyball courts, basketball courts to provide overall development of students. Enabling students to think in place of mugging facts and lesson planning with practical application by our well-educated teachers. It has helped the school in accomplishing standards of excellence in teaching. Our Motto To prepare our students for real-life exams and not only for textbook related examinations.

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