HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Doon Convent School
- City
- Nainital
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 6 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Doon Convent 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 32+ years.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at Doon Convent School in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Doon Convent School in Nainital, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1994,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹16.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Doon Convent School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Doon Convent School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Doon Convent School
Key facts about Doon Convent School
- Founded
- 1994
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- KRISHNA JOSHI
- Affiliation #
- 3530334
Doon Convent School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1994, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.
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