{ "jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "JobPosting", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-swami-vivekanand-uchchatar-madhyamic-vidyalaya-lohiyanagar-10201010707-begu-1f1047a0", "identifier": { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "Swami Vivekanand Uchchatar Madhyamic Vidyalaya Lohiyanagar", "value": "5d0381d0-fa90-47cd-9001-6a520ed1d665" }, "title": "HOD Humanities", "description": "Swami Vivekanand Uchchatar Madhyamic Vidyalaya Lohiyanagar is a senior secondary school in Begusarai, Bihar. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.6 LPA–₹9.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:\n- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.", "datePosted": "2026-09-14T20:25:53+00:00", "employmentType": "FULL_TIME", "hiringOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/swami-vivekanand-uchchatar-madhyamic-vidyalaya-lohiyanagar-10201010707#school", "name": "Swami Vivekanand Uchchatar Madhyamic Vidyalaya Lohiyanagar", "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/swami-vivekanand-uchchatar-madhyamic-vidyalaya-lohiyanagar-10201010707", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "aAT LOHIYA NAGAR WARD NO 28 PO SUHIRDH NAGAR BEGUSARAI", "addressLocality": "Begusarai", "addressRegion": "Bihar" }, "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 22 } }, "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-swami-vivekanand-uchchatar-madhyamic-vidyalaya-lohiyanagar-10201010707-begu-1f1047a0", "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/hod-humanities-swami-vivekanand-uchchatar-madhyamic-vidyalaya-lohiyanagar-10201010707-begu-1f1047a0", "validThrough": "2026-11-28T20:25:53.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-17T06:21:38.465757+00:00", "directApply": true, "jobLocation": { "@type": "Place", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "IN", "streetAddress": "aAT LOHIYA NAGAR WARD NO 28 PO SUHIRDH NAGAR BEGUSARAI", "addressLocality": "Begusarai", "addressRegion": "Bihar" } }, "baseSalary": { "@type": "MonetaryAmount", "currency": "INR", "value": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "unitText": "YEAR", "minValue": 862000, "maxValue": 901000 } }, "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary", "industry": "Education", "totalJobOpenings": 3, "experienceRequirements": { "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements", "monthsOfExperience": 60 } }, "board": null, "schoolType": "Private Unaided (Recognized) Co-educational", "status": "published", "descriptionText": "Swami Vivekanand Uchchatar Madhyamic Vidyalaya Lohiyanagar is a senior secondary school in Begusarai, Bihar. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 3 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹8.6 LPA–₹9.0 LPA per year. Expected joining: April 2027 session. Responsibilities:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Qualifications and skills:\n• Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.\n• Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.\n• Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.", "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.", "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." } ], "faq": [ { "q": "How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?", "a": "A ready template with subject line, three-paragraph structure and attachment checklist (with a \"HOD Humanities — Swami Vivekanand Uchchatar Madhyamic Vidyalaya Lohiyanagar\" subject-line example) is in the guide: /guides/teacher-application-letter." }, { "q": "What does a typical day look like?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "Do I have to work weekends?", "a": "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." }, { "q": "What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Begusarai?", "a": "Check the \"Salary snapshot\" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Begusarai. City tier and board affiliation move the number materially — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top of the range, state-board private schools at the base." }, { "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at Swami Vivekanand Uchchatar Madhyamic Vidyalaya Lohiyanagar?", "a": "Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities." }, { "q": "Is school transport available for staff?", "a": "Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR." }, { "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": "Is the salary CTC or in-hand?", "a": "Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is lower than CTC once employee PF (12% of basic, capped at ₹15,000 basic/month), professional tax and — where applicable — income tax under the new regime are deducted. Plug the offered CTC into the in-hand salary calculator at /tools/in-hand-salary-calculator for a line-by-line breakdown against this job." }, { "q": "What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?", "a": "Most reputable schools in Begusarai run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview." }, { "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?", "a": "Most schools issue a written offer within 3–7 working days of the final round. If you don't hear back in 10 days, a quick polite follow-up via the \"Message employer\" button on this HOD Humanities listing is usually welcome." } ] }