HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola
- City
- South Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 14 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola
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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.
Job description
Overview
Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola requires a HOD Humanities in South Sikkim, Sikkim for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About the institution: Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola in South Sikkim, Sikkim — a secondary setup, established 1955, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.2 LPA – ₹19.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
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?
Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola
Key facts about Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola
- Founded
- 1955
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- JOHNA TARGAIN
- Affiliation #
- 1820211
Govt. Secondary School, Mickkhola is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1955, located in South Sikkim, Sikkim.
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