HOD Humanities — Crossroads Central School, Kottayam

Immediate opening: HOD Humanities at Crossroads Central School in Kottayam, Kerala. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. School profile: Crossroads Central School in Kottayam, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 2006, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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 and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.6 LPA – ₹9.8 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Crossroads Central School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.