HOD Humanities
D A V Public School, Duttnagar· Est. 2015 · CBSE · Shimla
₹8.5L – ₹17.8LCBSEcontractOn-site6–10 yrs3 openings⏱ Closes 30 Nov
● posted 16 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 2015.
What you'll handle
·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.
Requirements
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Shimla.
Salary & benefits
₹8.5L – ₹17.8L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Shimla
₹8.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.5L – ₹17.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹17.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
D A V Public School, Duttnagar, established 2015, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.5 LPA–₹17.8 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. 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. 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.
D A V Public School, Duttnagar
CBSE · Shimla · Est. 2015
2015
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
MUKTA CHAUHAN
PRINCIPAL
630046
AFFILIATION
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh