HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Nargund Independent Pre-University College
- City
- Bangalore
- State
- Karnataka
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.7L – ₹16.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Bangalore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 34+ years.
Job description
Overview
Nargund Independent Pre-University College in Bangalore, Karnataka 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. Nargund Independent Pre-University College, established 1992, is a senior secondary school in Bangalore, Karnataka — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.7 LPA – ₹16.9 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 online from this page to be considered by Nargund Independent Pre-University College. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Can I negotiate the salary at Nargund Independent Pre-University College?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (state-board) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
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.
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.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
What does a typical day look like?
Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Nargund Independent Pre-University College
- Founded
- 1992
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Nargund Independent Pre-University College is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 1992, located in Bangalore, Karnataka. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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