HOD Humanities — Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram

Join the faculty at Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School as a HOD Humanities in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School, established 1972, is a senior secondary school in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. What we offer:
• Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.0 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
• Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
• Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
• A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
• Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Jyoti Nilayam Secondary School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.