HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17
- City
- Karnal
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.2L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Karnal — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Humanities
at Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17
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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 16+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17 in Karnal, Haryana. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17: a senior secondary institution in Karnal, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2010,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.2 LPA – ₹12.2 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17 reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Karnal?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Karnal 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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17
Key facts about Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- VINITA KUMAR TOMAR
- Affiliation #
- 530973
Dyal Singh Public School, Sect-13-17 is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Karnal, Haryana.
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