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  "descriptionText": "​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College, a State Board school in Thane, is hiring a HOD Humanities.\n\nKey responsibilities:\n• Lead the subject department and mentor teachers\n• Drive curriculum planning and assessment design\n• Monitor student academic outcomes\n• Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters\n\nRequirements:\n• 5-12 years of relevant experience\n• Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching\n\nAbout the school:\nHoly Cross Convent School & Jr. College, Kalyan, an English Medium School for girls, was founded in 1974. It is owned and managed by the Maharashtra Holy Cross Sisters Society.The Society is a member of the Religious Congregation namely “The Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross” founded by Fr. Thedosius Florentini and Mother Maria Theresa Scherer in 1856 in Switzerland.Holy Cross Convent School & Jr. College, Kalyan is recognized by Maharashtra state board of education. It is a member of the Mumbai Archdiocesan board of education and it aims at educating primarily the catholic community around and extends to the members of other communities.The school stands for academic excellence, formation of character and development of skills based on the love of God and service of man as modeled in Jesus Christ with a view to training citizens distinguished for their all round development and sincere commitment to God and country.",
  "aboutTheRole": "Lead the subject department as HOD: hire well, coach often, moderate assessments and own subject-level results.",
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    "Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.",
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    "Run weekly department meetings.",
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      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — ​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College",
      "body": "Drive subject excellence: peer-observe teachers, build resource banks, lead subject enrichment, and represent the department in academic council."
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      "heading": "Working in a STATE BOARD school",
      "body": "**State-board** schools value teachers who can translate concepts in the regional language and align to the state textbook."
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      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
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    {
      "q": "How do I make a resume for a STATE BOARD HOD Humanities — ​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College 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."
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      "q": "Can I negotiate the salary at ​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College?",
      "a": "Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the average HOD Humanities — ​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College salary in Thane?",
      "a": "Refer to the on-page \"Salary snapshot\" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities — ​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College pay in Thane rises with years of experience, board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "Will I get PF and statutory benefits?",
      "a": "Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter."
    },
    {
      "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": "What is the salary for this HOD Humanities — ​Holy Cross Convent School & Junior College role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "How will I know if my application is being reviewed?",
      "a": "Every status change (viewed, shortlisted, interview scheduled, offered) is pushed to your dashboard and email. Turn on job alerts for the same role in the same city so you don't lose momentum if this one pauses."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the leave policy?",
      "a": "Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar."
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