HOD Humanities — Rajghat Besant School, Varanasi

An opening for a HOD Humanities in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh at Rajghat Besant School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Rajghat Besant School in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh operates as a senior secondary school, established 1934, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Why join us:
• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹8.5 LPA – ₹9.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Rajghat Besant School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.