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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹12L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 26 Aug
Patiala, Punjabfull-timePosted 13d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Modern Senior Secondary School
City
Patiala
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹12L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
26 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Patiala — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.5L
per year
Typical
₹11.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.7L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Modern Senior Secondary School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Patiala, Punjab. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. Modern Senior Secondary School, established 1948, is a senior secondary campus in Patiala, Punjab — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.5 LPA – ₹11.7 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Modern Senior Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

Do I have to work weekends?

Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

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.

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

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

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Modern Senior Secondary School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Modern Senior Secondary School

Key facts about Modern Senior Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1948
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Manpreet Sharma
Affiliation #
1630583
Address
G.D.N.S. ROAD, PATIALA, G.d.n.s. Road, Patiala, Punjab, 147003

Modern Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1948, located in Patiala, Punjab.

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