HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Bishop Westcott School
- City
- Khunti
- State
- Jharkhand
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 18 May 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Jul 2026
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HOD Humanities
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 34+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Bishop Westcott School in Khunti, Jharkhand. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Bishop Westcott School, established 1992, runs as a secondary campus in Khunti, Jharkhand — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.0 LPA – ₹20.2 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Bishop Westcott School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Bishop Westcott School
Key facts about Bishop Westcott School
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Bishop Westcott School, Soeko, Khunti is exclusively a missionary school belonging to and the Diocese` of Chotanagpur, Church of North India, and founded by the Rt. Rev. Z. James Terom, then the Bishop of Chotanagpur in the year 1992.Being a co-educational residential school it provides, over all training and development of the child and generates human qualities to be a bonafide citizen of India. The School is affiliated to the Council, code JH061, I.C.S.E. Board Results till date cent percent. All first division. An efficient set of young energetic and trained staff have been employed to see to, all aspects of the curriculum including games, sports, debates, arts, craft, dramatics and music to all levels of the educational process in the school. Computer studies is a compulsory part of the curriculum. 'Conducted Educational Tours' are organized time to time for better environmental studies.
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