HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- City
- Solan
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹14.7L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Solan — snapshot
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 34+ years.
Job description
Overview
Immediate opening: HOD Humanities at Chinmaya Vidyalaya in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Chinmaya Vidyalaya, established 1992, runs as a senior secondary campus in Solan, Himachal Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹14.7 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Chinmaya Vidyalaya. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Chinmaya Vidyalaya
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 10:1
Chinmaya Vidyalaya is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Classes follow a 10:1 student–teacher ratio.
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