HOD Humanities — Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre, Hyderabad

Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana functions as a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1988,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Candidate requirements:
• Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
• Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
• Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
• Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
• A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Compensation and environment:
• Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.3 LPA – ₹25.0 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. Submit your application on this page and Defence Laboratories School, Vignyankancha Research Centre will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.