HOD Humanities — Morning Star HR SEC School, Nilgiris

Est. 1991 · senior secondary · English medium · Gudalur
₹8.6L – ₹24.3LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs3 openingsCloses 18 Dec
● posted 11 Jun

Job description

Overview

Morning Star HR SEC School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. About Morning Star HR SEC School in Nilgiris, Tamilnadu: a senior secondary institution, established 1991, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹8.6 LPA – ₹24.3 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. Submit your application on this page and Morning Star HR SEC School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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Role details

Vacancies
3

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 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.

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nilgiris.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal
Morning Star HR SEC School
CBSE · Nilgiris · Est. 1991
1991
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
FR SANISH MATHEW
PRINCIPAL
1930143
AFFILIATION
Nilgiris, Tamilnadu
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