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HOD Humanities

₹8.9L – ₹20L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 2 Sept
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Gateway International School
City
Kanchipuram
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.9L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Sept 2026
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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Gateway International School is looking for a HOD Humanities in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. About the institution: Gateway International School in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 2017, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.9 LPA – ₹20.4 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 Gateway International School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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What does a typical day look like?

School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Gateway International School

Key facts about Gateway International School

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
KAYALVIZHI J
Affiliation #
1931199
Address
NO:2/664,RANGA REDDY GARDEN, NEELANKARAI, No:2/664, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, 600041

Gateway International School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu.

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