HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School
- City
- Uttara Kannada
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹24.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Uttara Kannada — 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
Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka operates as a secondary school, established 1970, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹8.9 LPA – ₹24.8 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Common questions about this role
Can I negotiate the salary at Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
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.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Uttara Kannada?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Uttara Kannada 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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
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.
Does Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Uttara Kannada 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.
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?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
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Key facts about Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School
- Founded
- 1970
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- Lobsang Tsering
- Affiliation #
- 831603
Gaden Shartse Thoesam Norling School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1970, located in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka.
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