HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy
- City
- Thiruvallur
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹24.5L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Thiruvallur — 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 R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy is hiring a HOD Humanities in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy, established 1986, is a senior secondary campus in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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 and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.4 LPA – ₹24.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Thiruvallur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Thiruvallur. 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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy?
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.
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Key facts about G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy
- Founded
- 1986
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Dr. S PONPANDIAN
- Affiliation #
- 1930145
G R Thangamaligai Mahalakshmi V Vidy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1986, located in Thiruvallur, Tamilnadu.
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