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HOD Humanities

₹10L – ₹24L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 2 Sept
Gwalior, Madhya Pradeshfull-timePosted 10d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Pearls Valley School
City
Gwalior
State
Madhya Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹10L – ₹24L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
22 Jun 2026
Closing date
2 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Gwalior — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹10.3L
per year
Typical
₹16.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹23.5L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at Pearls Valley School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. About Pearls Valley School: a senior secondary institution in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2011,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.3 LPA – ₹23.5 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Pearls Valley School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Pearls Valley School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

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 Gwalior.

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Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

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.

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Pearls Valley School

Key facts about Pearls Valley School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Rupali Paharia
Affiliation #
1030917
Address
NH-75, SITHOULI RAILWAY STATION, JHANSI ROAD, GWALIOR, Nh-75, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, 474009

Pearls Valley School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

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