HOD Humanities
at Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe · Mahe · Apply in under 60 seconds.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe
- City
- Mahe
- State
- Puducherry
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹19.7L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 28 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Mahe — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Apply for HOD Humanities at Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe
Contact the school directly using the details below.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 97+ years.
Job description
Overview
Join the faculty at Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe as a HOD Humanities in Mahe, Puducherry. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe, established 1929, is a senior secondary school in Mahe, Puducherry — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. What you will do:
- Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
- Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
- Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
- Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
- Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.0 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Can I negotiate the salary at Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the leave policy?
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.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
More roles like this
Teachers who saved this also saved
Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe
Key facts about Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe
- Founded
- 1929
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- V K Sugathakumari
- Affiliation #
- 2920066
Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1929, located in Mahe, Puducherry.
See all school jobs →Working at Jawaharlal Nehru Govt. Higher Secondary School Mahe
Where this school is
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Mahe.