HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Mount Kanchan Academy
- City
- West Sikkim
- State
- Sikkim
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Mount Kanchan Academy
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 31+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are open for a HOD Humanities at Mount Kanchan Academy in West Sikkim, Sikkim. The role is full-time, aligned with the school's published academic and assessment calendar. About the institution: Mount Kanchan Academy in West Sikkim, Sikkim — a senior secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.1 LPA – ₹14.0 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Mount Kanchan Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
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When are increments and bonuses given?
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Is school transport available for staff?
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Mount Kanchan Academy
Key facts about Mount Kanchan Academy
- Founded
- 1995
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- CHANDRA CHETTRI
- Affiliation #
- 1830015
Mount Kanchan Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1995, located in West Sikkim, Sikkim.
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