HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
- City
- Ballari
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.9L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 1 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
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HOD Humanities
at Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
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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
Gnanasiri Higher Primary School in Ballari, Karnataka is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Gnanasiri Higher Primary School, established 2016, is a secondary school in Ballari, Karnataka — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.9 LPA – ₹21.8 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Gnanasiri Higher Primary School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
Key facts about Gnanasiri Higher Primary School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- VIJENDRA H S
- Affiliation #
- 831503
Gnanasiri Higher Primary School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Ballari, Karnataka.
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