HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon
- City
- Kamrup Metropolitan
- State
- Assam
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹15L per year
- Experience
- 7–11 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Kamrup Metropolitan — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Join Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon in Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon, established 1948, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. 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. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.2 LPA – ₹15.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Kamrup Metropolitan?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Kamrup Metropolitan. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Does Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon help with relocation from another city?
Relocation support varies by school. Residential campuses often include free accommodation and meals; day schools may offer a one-time shifting allowance or help with local rental scouting. Confirm the specifics in writing before you accept.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Kamrup Metropolitan.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Can I negotiate the salary at Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon
- Founded
- 1948
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Biren Talukdar
- Affiliation #
- 280101
Netaji Vidyapith Railway Higher Secondary School, Maligaon is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1948, located in Kamrup Metropolitan, Assam.
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