HOD Humanities

Dawn Shikshalaya Public School· Est. 1987 · CBSE · Dharmapuri
₹10.5L – ₹13.8LCBSEcontractOn-site5–7 yrs1 openingsCloses 17 Sep
● posted 18 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1987.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dharmapuri.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.5L – ₹13.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Dharmapuri

₹10.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.5L – ₹13.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Dawn Shikshalaya Public School in dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About Dawn Shikshalaya Public School in dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1987, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹13.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Dawn Shikshalaya Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Dawn Shikshalaya Public School
CBSE · Dharmapuri · Est. 1987 · 30:1 students per teacher
1987
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
30:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English
LANGUAGES
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
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