HOD Humanities

Canossa School· Est. 1993 · CBSE · Lucknow
₹7.1L – ₹10.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–9 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 1 Nov
● posted 30 May

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

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  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.1L – ₹10.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Lucknow

₹7.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.1L – ₹10.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Applications are invited for a HOD Humanities at Canossa School in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. Canossa School, established 1993, is a senior secondary school in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.1 LPA – ₹10.8 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. Submit your application on this page and Canossa School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Canossa School
CBSE · Lucknow · Est. 1993 · 40:1 students per teacher
1993
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
ROSY MADAVANA PATHROSE
PRINCIPAL
40:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
2131225
AFFILIATION
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
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