HOD Humanities

₹9.5L – ₹24.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–7 yrs3 openingsCloses 23 Aug
● posted 20 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Shimla.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.5L – ₹24.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Shimla

₹9.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.5L – ₹24.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Humanities to join Krishna Academy Public School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. School profile: Krishna Academy Public School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.5 LPA – ₹24.4 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Krishna Academy Public School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Krishna Academy Public School
CBSE · Private Unaided (Recognized) · Shimla
CBSE
BOARD
Private Unaided (Recognized)
LEVEL
1-8
GRADES
35
STUDENTS
7
TEACHERS
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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