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HOD Humanities

₹7.7L – ₹18L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Chennai, TamilnaducontractPosted 21d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C
City
Chennai
State
Tamilnadu
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹18L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
11 Jun 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
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HOD Humanities

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 50+ years.
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Job description

Overview

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C in Chennai, Tamilnadu is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. School profile: Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C in Chennai, Tamilnadu — a senior secondary setup, established 1976, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹7.7 LPA – ₹17.9 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

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I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

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How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C

Key facts
Founded
1976
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
NAND LAL JANGID
Affiliation #
1900015
Address
C E C R I CAMPUS KARAIKUDI P. MUTHURAMALINGAM DISTT. TAMIL NADU, C E C, Chennai, Tamilnadu, 630006

Kendriya Vidyalaya, C E C is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in Chennai, Tamilnadu.

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