HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School
- City
- Cuttack
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹18L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities
at DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Cuttack, Odisha. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. About the institution: DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School in Cuttack, Odisha — a senior secondary setup, established 1972, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.3 LPA – ₹17.8 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Where exactly is DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School located?
The school is in Cuttack, Odisha. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School
Key facts about DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School
- Founded
- 1972
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- NIRANJAN SWAIN
- Affiliation #
- 1530396
DAV S.c.b. Medical Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1972, located in Cuttack, Odisha.
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