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HOD Humanities

₹7.8L – ₹7.9L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Shimla, Himachal Pradeshfull-timePosted 33d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra
City
Shimla
State
Himachal Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.8L – ₹7.9L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
30 May 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Shimla — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.8L
per year
Typical
₹7.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹7.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra

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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

DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra is looking for a HOD Humanities in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.8 LPA – ₹7.9 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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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.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Shimla?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Shimla varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?

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About the school

DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra

Key facts about DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra

Key facts
Founded
1988
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
ARUN SHARMA
Affiliation #
630095
Address
SARASWATI NAGAR SAWRA PO HATKOTI TEH JUBBAL DISTT SHIMLA HIMACHAL PRADESH, Saraswati Nagar Sawra, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171206

DAV Public School, Saraswati Nagar Sawra is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1988, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

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