HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Good Shepherd International School
- City
- Ooty
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹8.7L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 28 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities
at Good Shepherd International School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Good Shepherd International School in Ooty, Tamil Nadu is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Good Shepherd International School, established 1995, is a senior secondary school in Ooty, Tamil Nadu — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹8.7 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Good Shepherd International School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Good Shepherd International School
Key facts about Good Shepherd International School
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Good Shepherd International School is a senior secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1995, located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Classes follow a 20:1 student–teacher ratio.
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