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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹12L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 29 Aug
Vellore, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 3d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Edify School
City
Vellore
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Aug 2026
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HOD Humanities

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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

Edify School in Vellore, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Edify School, established 2019, runs as a secondary campus in Vellore, Tamilnadu — 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. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.1 LPA – ₹12.1 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application on this page and Edify School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

Common questions about this role

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.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

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 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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Edify School

Key facts about Edify School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Madhumalini
Affiliation #
1931520
Address
RAMALAI, GUDIYATTAM, Ramalai, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 632601

Edify School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Vellore, Tamilnadu.

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