HOD Humanities
at Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma · Gajapati · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma
- City
- Gajapati
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹13L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 21 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Gajapati — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
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- 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
Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma in Gajapati, Odisha is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma, established 2022, runs as a secondary campus in Gajapati, Odisha — 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹12.8 LPA – ₹17.1 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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?
Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Gajapati), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
Does Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Gajapati offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
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 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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma
Key facts about Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma
- Founded
- 2022
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr. Siddhartha Varma
- Affiliation #
- 1520457
Eklavya Model Residential School, Gumma is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Gajapati, Odisha.
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