HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar
- City
- Nuapada
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.7L – ₹19L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Nuapada — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
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HOD Humanities
at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar
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Why apply
- 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.
Job description
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar is hiring a HOD Humanities in Nuapada, Odisha. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar, established 2010, runs as a senior secondary campus in Nuapada, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.7 LPA – ₹18.7 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
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
- 2
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar
Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SANJEEV KUMAR SAHU
- Affiliation #
- 1500056
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Khariar is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Nuapada, Odisha.
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