HOD Humanities
at Balkia Vidya Mandir · Dhanbad · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Balkia Vidya Mandir
- City
- Dhanbad
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.1L – ₹21L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Dhanbad — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
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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
Immediate opening: HOD Humanities at Balkia Vidya Mandir in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Balkia Vidya Mandir in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1961, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.1 LPA – ₹21.2 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Balkia Vidya Mandir. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Can I negotiate the salary at Balkia Vidya Mandir?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Dhanbad.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Balkia Vidya Mandir
Key facts about Balkia Vidya Mandir
- Founded
- 1961
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- POONAM GOYAL
- Affiliation #
- 3430142
Balkia Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
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