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HOD Humanities

₹12L – ₹26L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 3 Sept
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 3d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹26L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Puducherry — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.7L
per year
Typical
₹18.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur

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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 the faculty at Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur as a HOD Humanities in Puducherry, Puducherry. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur in Puducherry, Puducherry operates as a senior secondary school, established 1950, — 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹26.0 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur 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 make a resume for a CBSE HOD Humanities job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

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 Puducherry.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Puducherry?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Puducherry. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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.

Who fits

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About the school

Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur

Key facts about Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur

Key facts
Founded
1950
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PREMKUMAR JULIEN A
Affiliation #
2920149
Address
KARAYAMBUTHUR, PUDUCHERRY, Karayambuthur, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605106

Government Higher Secondary School Karayambuthur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1950, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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