HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
- City
- Patna
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹7.3L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Patna — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
at Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Patna, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. School profile: Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh in Patna, Bihar — a senior secondary setup, established 2013, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.3 LPA – ₹13.4 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
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.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?
Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a part time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
Key facts about Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh
- Founded
- 2013
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANSHU AWASTHI
- Affiliation #
- 330674
Open Minds - A Birla School, Kankarbagh is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2013, located in Patna, Bihar.
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