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HOD Humanities

at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi, · Darjeeling · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹13L – ₹15L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 18 Jul 14 days left
Darjeeling, West Bengalfull-timePosted 48d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi,
City
Darjeeling
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹15L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
16 May 2026
Closing date
18 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Darjeeling — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.5L
per year
Typical
₹13.7L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.9L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi,

14 days left

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi, in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi, established 2007, is a secondary campus in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.5 LPA – ₹14.9 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi,. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Darjeeling.

When does the school want the joining date to be?

Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.

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.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi,"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi, and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

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.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.

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About the school

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi,

Key facts about Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi,

Key facts
Founded
2007
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
SURENDRA KUMAR SINGH
Affiliation #
2400061
Address
NHPC, TLDP-III, P.O. REANG, VIA-SILIGURI DIST. DARJEELING 734 321, Nhpc, Darjeeling, West Bengal, 194401

Kendriya Vidyalaya, Rambi, is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2007, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal.

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