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HOD Humanities

₹8.4L – ₹12L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Gurdaspur, Punjabfull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School
City
Gurdaspur
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.4L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 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

Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School requires a HOD Humanities in Gurdaspur, Punjab for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School, established 2011, is a senior secondary campus in Gurdaspur, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.4 LPA – ₹12.3 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

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Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?

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About the school

Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School

Key facts about Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MONIKA VIJAN
Affiliation #
1620027
Address
KOT DHANDAL, DISTT. GURDASPUR, PUNJAB, Kot Dhandal, Gurdaspur, Punjab, 151505

Govt. Adarsh Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Gurdaspur, Punjab.

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