HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
- City
- Gurdaspur
- State
- Punjab
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.1L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Gurdaspur — 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
at Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
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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.
Job description
Overview
Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School is looking for a HOD Humanities in Gurdaspur, Punjab to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School in Gurdaspur, Punjab operates as a senior secondary school, established 2004, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹8.1 LPA – ₹11.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Gurdaspur), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
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 is the average HOD Humanities salary in Gurdaspur?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Gurdaspur 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.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
Key facts about Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School
- Founded
- 2004
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- JASBIR SINGH
- Affiliation #
- 1631364
Baba Deep Singh Modern Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
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