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HOD Humanities

₹9.0L – ₹23L / yr5–7 yrsCloses 29 Jul 26 days left
Viluppuram, Tamilnadufull-timePosted 22d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
K. K. Dhandapani World School
City
Viluppuram
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹23L per year
Experience
5–7 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
29 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Viluppuram — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.0L
per year
Typical
₹16.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
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Job description

Overview

K. K. Dhandapani World School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. K. K. Dhandapani World School in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu operates as a senior secondary school, established 2019, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.0 LPA – ₹23.3 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with K. K. Dhandapani World School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

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.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Viluppuram?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Viluppuram varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

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About the school

K. K. Dhandapani World School

Key facts about K. K. Dhandapani World School

Key facts
Founded
2019
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
PRABU E
Affiliation #
1931236
Address
NO. 1, K. K. D NAGAR, MELPERADIKUPAM VILLAGE, DHEVANUR POST, TINDIVANAM TALUK, VILLUPURAM DISTRICT., No. 1, Viluppuram, Tamilnadu, 604206

K. K. Dhandapani World School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2019, located in Viluppuram, Tamilnadu.

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