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HOD Humanities

₹10L – ₹12L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 23 Jul 20 days left
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 28d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Naini Valley School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹12L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
5 Jun 2026
Closing date
23 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹10.3L
per year
Typical
₹11.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹12.1L
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

Naini Valley School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. Naini Valley School in Nainital, Uttarakhand functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1992,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹10.3 LPA – ₹12.1 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Naini Valley School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Is the salary CTC or in-hand?

Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Naini Valley School

Key facts about Naini Valley School

Key facts
Founded
1992
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SANGEETA GOEL
Affiliation #
3530160
Address
12 PANCHSHEEL COLONY HALDWANI KATHGODAM NAINITAL UTTARAKHAND, 12 Panchsheel Colony, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 263139

Naini Valley School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1992, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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