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HOD Humanities

at Happy Home English School · Varanasi · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.6L – ₹16L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 31 Aug
Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 15d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Happy Home English School
City
Varanasi
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.6L – ₹16L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
18 Jun 2026
Closing date
31 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Varanasi — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.6L
per year
Typical
₹12.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Happy Home English School

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Happy Home English School as a HOD Humanities in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Happy Home English School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1982,. 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. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.6 LPA – ₹16.4 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application here so Happy Home English School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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Which curriculum does the school follow?

Happy Home English School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?

Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.

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.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

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Happy Home English School

Key facts about Happy Home English School

Key facts
Founded
1982
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Pushp Ranjan Agrawal
Affiliation #
2130670
Address
M A ROAD KHAJURI CROSSING VARANASI UTTAR PRADESH, M A Road, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221002

Happy Home English School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1982, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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