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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹20L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 26 Jul 23 days left
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 24d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Don Bosco School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹20L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
9 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Nainital — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.7L
per year
Typical
₹15.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Don Bosco School

23 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Don Bosco School in Nainital, Uttarakhand as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Don Bosco School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1999,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.7 LPA – ₹20.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Don Bosco School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

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.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Humanities job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?

Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Don Bosco School

Key facts about Don Bosco School

Key facts
Founded
1999
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
VINITA SRIVASTAVA
Affiliation #
3530133
Address
HIMMAT PUR CHAUMWAL BERIPARAO HALDWANI NAINITAL UTTARANCHAL, Himmat Pur Chaumwal, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263145

Don Bosco School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1999, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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