HOD Humanities
at Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand · Sonbhadra · Apply in under 60 seconds.
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand
- City
- Sonbhadra
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.4L – ₹14.8L per year
- Experience
- 5–7 years
- Posted
- 10 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 42+ years.
Job description
Overview
Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1984,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹10.4 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
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Where exactly is Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand located?
The school is in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?
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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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?
Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
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Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand
- Founded
- 1984
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- LALSA SAH
- Affiliation #
- 2100048
Kendriya Vidyalaya, P.o. Bijpur Rihand is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh.
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