HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹8.0L – ₹11L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 24 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities
at Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong
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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 78+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD Humanities in West Sikkim, Sikkim at Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. School profile: Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a secondary setup, established 1948, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.0 LPA – ₹10.8 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong
Key facts about Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong
- Founded
- 1948
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PAWAN KUMAR SHARMA
- Affiliation #
- 1820212
Govt. Secondary School, Pelling- Chumpong is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1948, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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