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HOD Humanities

₹12L – ₹23L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 14 Aug
Chandigarh, Chandigarhfull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a
City
Chandigarh
State
Chandigarh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹23L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
14 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Chandigarh — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.3L
per year
Typical
₹17.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a

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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

Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a, established 1975, is a senior secondary school in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 (₹12.3 LPA – ₹22.8 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 Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

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.

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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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 Chandigarh.

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Role details

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About the school

Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a

Key facts about Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a

Key facts
Founded
1975
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MONIK KALIA
Affiliation #
2620018
Address
SECTOR-23A CHANDIGARH, Sector-23a, Chandigarh, Chandigarh, 160023

Govt Girls SR SEC School, Sector-23a is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1975, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.

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