HOD Humanities

Govt. Secondary School, Samalingdum in East Sikkim, Sikkim is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. About Govt. Secondary School, Samalingdum: a secondary institution in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1979,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹10.9 LPA – ₹23.5 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 here so Govt. Secondary School, Samalingdum can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.