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HOD Humanities

₹9.7L – ₹16L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Jalpaiguri, West Bengalfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Cornerstone School
City
Jalpaiguri
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.7L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Jalpaiguri — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.7L
per year
Typical
₹12.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • 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

Cornerstone School invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Cornerstone School, established 2008, is a senior secondary school in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹9.7 LPA – ₹16.1 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Cornerstone School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

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.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

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Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

Where exactly is Cornerstone School located?

The school is in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Cornerstone School

Key facts about Cornerstone School

Key facts
Founded
2008
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SIBION NARJINARY
Affiliation #
2430199
Address
VILL. & P.O. PURBA SATALI, DIST. JALPAIGURI, WEST BENGAL, PIN. 735214, Vill. & P.o. Purba Satali, Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, 735214

Cornerstone School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.

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