{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-dav-international-school-mesra-ranchi-0289-ranchi-49cd9dfe",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Dav International School , Mesra,Ranchi",
        "value": "7012bbe1-62f0-4041-a453-7c8b88005d4f"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Humanities",
    "description": "Dav International School , Mesra,Ranchi, established 2005, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹18.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.",
    "datePosted": "2026-09-14T22:51:10+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/dav-international-school-mesra-ranchi-0289#school",
      "name": "Dav International School , Mesra,Ranchi",
      "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/dav-international-school-mesra-ranchi-0289",
      "sameAs": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/dav-international-school-mesra-ranchi-0289",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "PO NEORI VIKAS, NEAR BIT, MESRA",
        "addressLocality": "RANCHI",
        "addressRegion": "Jharkhand",
        "postalCode": "835217"
      },
      "foundingDate": "2005"
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-dav-international-school-mesra-ranchi-0289-ranchi-49cd9dfe",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-dav-international-school-mesra-ranchi-0289-ranchi-49cd9dfe",
    "validThrough": "2027-01-12T22:51:10+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-09-23T01:18:00.38337+00:00",
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "PO NEORI VIKAS, NEAR BIT, MESRA",
        "addressLocality": "Ranchi",
        "addressRegion": "Jharkhand",
        "postalCode": "835217"
      }
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 1008000,
        "maxValue": 1892000
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "totalJobOpenings": 2,
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 72
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Independent",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Dav International School , Mesra,Ranchi, established 2005, is a CBSE-affiliated senior secondary school in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹10.1 LPA–₹18.9 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. What you will do:\n• Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.\n• Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.\n• Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.\n• Represent the school in academic forums and audits.\n• Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Step up as HOD to define what excellent looks like in your subject — exemplar lessons, resource banks, peer observation and steady results.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "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."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities",
      "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "This school follows the **CBSE** framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "How long does it take to hear back after applying?",
      "a": "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."
    },
    {
      "q": "What's the interview process like for this teaching role?",
      "a": "Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management."
    },
    {
      "q": "What non-teaching duties are expected?",
      "a": "Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor."
    },
    {
      "q": "How big are the classes?",
      "a": "Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "What does a typical day look like?",
      "a": "Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Ranchi?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Ranchi rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where can I find similar vacancies?",
      "a": "Scroll to the \"Similar jobs\" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ranchi), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where exactly is Dav International School , Mesra,Ranchi located?",
      "a": "The school is in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Check the \"About the school\" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference."
    },
    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Humanities job?",
      "a": "Use the free school-style resume builder — role-anchored headline, B.Ed/CTET/PD block, and measurable outcomes per school (a one-page PDF is what shortlisters want): /resume-builder."
    }
  ]
}