HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Devamatha Cmi Public School
- City
- Thrissur
- State
- Kerala
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 26 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities
at Devamatha Cmi Public School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join Devamatha Cmi Public School in Thrissur, Kerala as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Devamatha Cmi Public School, established 1995, runs as a senior secondary campus in Thrissur, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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 at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.4 LPA – ₹22.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Devamatha Cmi Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Devamatha Cmi Public School
Key facts about Devamatha Cmi Public School
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Fr.JOICE ELAVATHINGAL
- Affiliation #
- 930468
Devamatha Cmi Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in Thrissur, Kerala.
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