HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Hopetown Girls' School
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Selaqui
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.9L – ₹16.1L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 27+ years.
Job description
Overview
Hopetown Girls' School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Dehradun, Selaqui. A full-time role — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About Hopetown Girls' School in Dehradun, Selaqui: a senior secondary institution, established 1999, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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.
- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.9 LPA – ₹16.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Hopetown Girls' School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Hopetown Girls' School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Hopetown Girls' School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Hopetown Girls' School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Does Hopetown Girls' School help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do I have to work weekends?
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.
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Key facts about Hopetown Girls' School
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 12:1
Hopetown enables children to explore their interests, discover themselves and prepare themselves for adulthood. The fifty-acre school campus is in a picturesque valley near Dehradun. It is surrounded by a sal forest and a view of the lower Mussoorie hills to the north. The sprawling games fields, gardens and school buildings create a space that is inviting and invigorating. The founder of Hopetown Girls’ School, Mr Kamal Sehgal’s primary objective was to build a school for five hundred girls and to develop an infrastructure for them, over the years. He has done just that. He was clear that he wanted his school to be a happy place for children to grow up in and chose a “happy girl” for the school’s logo. Hopetown is very conscious of the role women play in society and aims to develop confident young women with vision and the potential to meet challenges with confidence.
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