HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Govt. Sr. Sec. School
- City
- North Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Govt. Sr. Sec. School
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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 64+ years.
Job description
Overview
Govt. Sr. Sec. School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in North Sikkim, Sikkim. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. Govt. Sr. Sec. School in North Sikkim, Sikkim functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1962,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.7 LPA – ₹18.7 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Govt. Sr. Sec. School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
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 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.
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.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Govt. Sr. Sec. School
Key facts about Govt. Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1962
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Paritosh Pathak
- Affiliation #
- 1820120
Govt. Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1962, located in North Sikkim, Sikkim.
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