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HOD Humanities

at Government High School Satho · Leh · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹12L – ₹20L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 5 Sept
Leh, Ladakhfull-timePosted 10d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Government High School Satho
City
Leh
State
Ladakh
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹20L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
5 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Leh — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹12L
per year
Typical
₹16L
per year
Senior / high
₹20L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

Apply for HOD Humanities at Government High School Satho

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join Government High School Satho in Leh, Ladakh as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Government High School Satho in Leh, Ladakh is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1971,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 (₹11.9 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Government High School Satho hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Government High School Satho"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Government High School Satho and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Leh.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Government High School Satho follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.

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About the school

Government High School Satho

Key facts about Government High School Satho

Key facts
Founded
1971
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Sangay Phunchok
Affiliation #
3720137
Address
SATHO KARGYAM, DIRBUK- CHANGTHANG LEH, SATHO KARGYAM, DIRBUK- CHANGTHANG LEH, Satho Kargyam, Leh, Ladakh, 194101

Government High School Satho is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1971, located in Leh, Ladakh.

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