HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu
- City
- Kodagu
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹16.0L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Kodagu — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu is hiring a HOD Humanities in Kodagu, Karnataka. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu, established 2008, is a secondary school in Kodagu, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹16.0 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 Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Kodagu?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Kodagu varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
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- 1
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Key facts about Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- GURU SWAMY K
- Affiliation #
- 820071
Dr. A.p.j Abdul Kalam Residential School, Kodagu is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Kodagu, Karnataka.
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