HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Modern School
- City
- Faridabad
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.7L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Sept 2026
HOD Humanities
at Modern 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
An opening for a HOD Humanities in Faridabad, Haryana at Modern School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Modern School in Faridabad, Haryana is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1979,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. 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 (₹9.7 LPA – ₹17.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Modern School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
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.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Modern School
Key facts about Modern School
- Founded
- 1979
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Modern School, Faridabad is a Premier Senior Secondary School founded in 1979 by Late Dr. S.D. Jain a stalwart educationist and great visionary, under the aegis of Digamber Jain Society for Child Welfare (Regd.) with a mission of educating and empowering students in the field of academic and curricular activities. The school has completed 43 years of its existence with unmatched excellence in imparting ideal and holistic education and has carved a niche on the educational map of Faridabad, excelling in academic and co – curricular areas at District, State and National levels. The school has produced thousands of IITians/Engineers, Medical Professionals, Civil Servants, renowned businessmen and leaders in many other fields.
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