HOD Humanities
The Rajas International School· Est. 1984 · Cambridge · Kottayam
₹9.3L – ₹10.1LCambridgefull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs2 openings⏱ Closes 25 Dec
● posted 16 Sep
Why apply
Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Established school — running since 1984.
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
- 2
Working in a CAMBRIDGE school
Teaching for Cambridge means familiarity with syllabus codes, command words and Cambridge resource banks.
Working conditions
This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kottayam.
Salary & benefits
₹9.3L – ₹10.1L / yr
Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Kottayam
₹9.3L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.3L – ₹10.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹10.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Full job description
Overview
The Rajas International School, established 1984, is a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated secondary school in Kottayam, Kerala. The school is hiring a HOD Humanities. 2 positions open. Indicative pay: ₹9.3 LPA–₹10.1 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
The Rajas International School
Cambridge · Kottayam · Est. 1984 · 25:1 students per teacher
1984
FOUNDED
Cambridge
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
25:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
Kottayam, Kerala