HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- M. G. M Public School
- City
- Bilaspur
- State
- Chattisgarh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹23L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 2 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Bilaspur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Humanities
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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
M. G. M Public School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Bilaspur, Chattisgarh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About M. G. M Public School: a senior secondary institution in Bilaspur, Chattisgarh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹12.1 LPA – ₹22.6 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with M. G. M Public School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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 accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Where exactly is M. G. M Public School located?
The school is in Bilaspur, Chattisgarh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
M. G. M Public School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
M. G. M Public School
Key facts about M. G. M Public School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Fr. John Jacob
- Affiliation #
- 3330490
M. G. M Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Bilaspur, Chattisgarh.
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Interview questions & answers for HOD Humanities
Common questions Indian schools ask for HOD Humanities roles in Bilaspur (CBSE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. How do you differentiate for mixed-ability classrooms?
Give a concrete example — tiered worksheets, flexible groupings, scaffolded reading. Reference formative assessment (exit tickets, mini-whiteboards) as how you decide which students need what, and how you record progress against CBSE learning outcomes.
2. How well do I need to know the CBSE syllabus?
Panels will probe unit-level familiarity. Skim the current CBSE scheme of work for your subject and grade, memorise two chapter names you'd be strongest teaching, and be ready to walk through the assessment pattern (weightings, project component, exam duration).
3. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical HOD Humanities band in Bilaspur (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
4. How do you develop and mentor teachers on your team?
Describe a structured cycle: goal-setting → learning walks → post-observation coaching → one PD focus per term. Mention how you'd differentiate between an early-career teacher and a mid-career specialist — leaders are hired on their systems, not their opinions.
5. Walk me through your discipline framework.
Start with school-wide expectations (positive, visible, consistent), a tiered response ladder, a documented referral path, and a restorative element. Close with how you engage parents proactively so escalations don't come as a surprise.
6. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".