HOD Humanities
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Overview
An opening for a HOD Humanities in Darjeeling, West Bengal at Birla Divya Jyoti. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Birla Divya Jyoti in Darjeeling, West Bengal functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.9 LPA – ₹19.2 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Birla Divya Jyoti. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.