HOD Humanities — Oxford Public School, New Delhi

Est. 1989
₹78,000–1,28,000 /month(₹9.3L–15.4L /yr)CBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs1 openingsCloses 6 Nov
● posted 21 Jun

Job description

Overview

Join Oxford Public School in New Delhi, Delhi as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Oxford Public School, established 1989, is a secondary campus in New Delhi, Delhi — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. Responsibilities:

  • Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
  • Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
  • Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
  • Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
  • Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.3 LPA – ₹15.4 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Oxford Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

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Role details

Vacancies
1

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

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  4. Principal
Oxford Public School
CBSE · New Delhi · Est. 1989
1989
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SANGEETA MATTOO
PRINCIPAL
2730530
AFFILIATION
Delhi, Delhi
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