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HOD Humanities

₹9.1L – ₹22L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Patna, Biharfull-timePosted 32d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Pleasant Valley School
City
Patna
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.1L – ₹22L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
1 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Patna — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.1L
per year
Typical
₹15.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹22.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at Pleasant Valley School

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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

Pleasant Valley School in Patna, Bihar is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Pleasant Valley School, established 2016, is a senior secondary campus in Patna, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.1 LPA – ₹22.0 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 Pleasant Valley School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

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 Patna.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

Where exactly is Pleasant Valley School located?

The school is in Patna, Bihar. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Pleasant Valley School

Key facts about Pleasant Valley School

Key facts
Founded
2016
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
CHANDRASHEKHAR AZAD
Affiliation #
331014
Address
OPP. SBI SANDALPUR, KUMHRAR, PATNA-06, Opp. Sbi Sandalpur, Patna, Bihar, 800006

Pleasant Valley School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2016, located in Patna, Bihar.

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