HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
- City
- Lakshadweep
- State
- Lakshadweep
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹12L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Lakshadweep — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
at Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 58+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy is hiring a HOD Humanities in Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About the institution: Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy in Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep — a secondary setup, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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 (₹7.8 LPA – ₹12.3 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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 — Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?
Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
Key facts about Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy
- Founded
- 1968
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- MC MOHAMMED
- Affiliation #
- 3220004
Govt Sec. School, Minicoy Post Minicoy is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1968, located in Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep.
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