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HOD Humanities

at Birla Vidya Mandir · Nainital · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹11L – ₹22L / yr6–9 yrsCloses 5 Aug
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Birla Vidya Mandir
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹22L per year
Experience
6–9 years
Posted
21 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹16.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹21.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Birla Vidya Mandir

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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

Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Birla Vidya Mandir in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Birla Vidya Mandir in Nainital, Uttarakhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1947, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.1 LPA – ₹21.6 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Birla Vidya Mandir. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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.

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 Nainital.

Is English fluency required?

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

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

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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 the salary CTC or in-hand?

Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Birla Vidya Mandir

Key facts about Birla Vidya Mandir

Key facts
Founded
1947
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Anil Kumar Sharma
Affiliation #
3530012
Address
NAINITAL UTTARANCHAL, Uttaranchal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263001

Birla Vidya Mandir is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1947, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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