HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- New Pattern English School
- City
- Katihar
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹16L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 25 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at New Pattern English School
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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 41+ years.
Job description
Overview
Applications are invited for a HOD Humanities at New Pattern English School in Katihar, Bihar. A long-term, full-time engagement aligned with the school's commitment to consistent delivery. New Pattern English School in Katihar, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 1985, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹15.5 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for New Pattern English School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
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Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
New Pattern English School
Key facts about New Pattern English School
- Founded
- 1985
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
New Pattern English School is a senior secondary affiliated to CBSE, established in 1985, located in Katihar, Bihar. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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