HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Mahatma Global Gateway School
- City
- Madurai
- State
- Tamilnadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 13 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Madurai — 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
at Mahatma Global Gateway School
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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
Join Mahatma Global Gateway School in Madurai, Tamilnadu as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Mahatma Global Gateway School in Madurai, Tamilnadu is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
- Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
- Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
- Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
- Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
- A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.9 LPA – ₹22.2 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Mahatma Global Gateway School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Madurai?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Madurai. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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 Madurai.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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 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.
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.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Mahatma Global Gateway School
Key facts about Mahatma Global Gateway School
- Founded
- 2016
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MEENA KARUPPIAH S
- Affiliation #
- 1930880
Mahatma Global Gateway School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Madurai, Tamilnadu.
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