HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC
- City
- Chandigarh
- State
- Chandigarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 69+ years.
Job description
Overview
Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC, established 1957, is a senior secondary campus in Chandigarh, Chandigarh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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 (₹10.8 LPA – ₹22.5 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 Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?
Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC
Key facts about Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC
- Founded
- 1957
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Sabeeha Dhillon Mangat
- Affiliation #
- 2630019
Ishwar Singh Dev Samaj SR SEC is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1957, located in Chandigarh, Chandigarh.
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