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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹18L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 30 Aug
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmirfull-timePosted 5d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Heritage School
City
Jammu
State
Jammu & Kashmir
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
30 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Jammu — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.4L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹17.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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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

Immediate opening: HOD Humanities at Heritage School in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Heritage School in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir operates as a senior secondary school, established 2005, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹17.7 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 online from this page to be considered by Heritage School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.

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.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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About the school

Heritage School

Key facts about Heritage School

Key facts
Founded
2005
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
AKASH PRADHAN
Affiliation #
730040
Address
CHOWADI NAGA SECTOR D SAINIK COLONY JAMMU J & K, Chowadi Naga Sector, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, 180011

Heritage School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2005, located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.

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