HOD Humanities
at DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar · Bhubaneswar (BBSR) · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar
- City
- Bhubaneswar (BBSR)
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.7L – ₹15.0L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
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- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar in Bhubaneswar (BBSR), Odisha operates as a senior secondary school, established 1971, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.7 LPA – ₹15.0 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 Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
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What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
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Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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.
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Key facts about DAV Public School, Unit-Viii, P.O. Nayapalli Bhubaneswar Khurda, Bhubaneswar
- Founded
- 1971
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Teachers are those who use themselves as bridges, over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own".DAV Public School, Unit-8, Bhubaneswar established in 1971 has been imparting education to the students of this historic temple city, with out any gender discrimination. It is being managed by the School Managing Committee which is a constituent of the DAV College Trust and Management Society, New Delhi
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