HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Gyan Niketan Girls School
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10.5L – ₹22.0L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 6 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 24 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Patna — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
Gyan Niketan Girls School in Patna, Bihar is accepting applications for a HOD Humanities. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Gyan Niketan Girls School in Patna, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 2012, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹22.0 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Gyan Niketan Girls School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
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 — Gyan Niketan Girls School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Gyan Niketan Girls School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Patna?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Patna. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Humanities job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
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Key facts about Gyan Niketan Girls School
- Founded
- 2012
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
With the vision of leading girls to great heights by educating them well and on great demand of the parents a school exclusively for girls, Gyan Niketan Girls School was established on 3rd April 2012. Gyan Niketan Girls School is a new unit of Manviya Vibhava Vikas (M.V.V.) Nyas, Patna imparting education to girls. The school provides the best infrastructure with all the necessary facilities like a well-stocked Library, a big playground, well equipped laboratories, updated computer lab and the added bonus of smart classes and an excellent team of teachers who are trained and experienced.
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