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HOD Humanities

₹13L – ₹22L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 20 Aug
Nainital, Uttarakhandpart-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
DAV Centenary Public School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹22L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
20 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.9L
per year
Typical
₹17.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.2L
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.
  • Established school — running for 39+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

DAV Centenary Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. DAV Centenary Public School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1987,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹22.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so DAV Centenary Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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Are detailed lesson plans expected?

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Is school transport available for staff?

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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

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About the school

DAV Centenary Public School

Key facts about DAV Centenary Public School

Key facts
Founded
1987
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
AMIT JOSHI
Affiliation #
3530055
Address
P.O.BOX NO -25 HALDWANI NAINITAL UTTARANCHAL, P.o.box No -25, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

DAV Centenary Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1987, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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