HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School
- City
- Virudhunagar
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.5L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Virudhunagar — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Humanities
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.5 LPA – ₹20.2 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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 leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
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.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Virudhunagar?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Virudhunagar 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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School
Key facts about Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SATHYA MOORTHY S
- Affiliation #
- 1930513
Arumugham Palaniguru Modern School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu.
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