HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur
- City
- Kanpur Nagar
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹24.5L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 4 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Kanpur Nagar — 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
G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur is hiring a HOD Humanities in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. School profile: G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹24.5 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. Submit your application on this page and G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
Does G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Kanpur Nagar?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Kanpur Nagar. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Kanpur Nagar.
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Key facts about G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MONIKA DATT
- Affiliation #
- 2131910
G. D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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