{
  "jsonld": {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "JobPosting",
    "@id": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/rao-kishan-lal-h-s-06180108007-hod-humanities-ca575af7",
    "identifier": [
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "Rao Kishan Lal H/S",
        "value": "f72fa4d0-36d7-4f9a-a897-fdfbbe2fe3c2"
      },
      {
        "@type": "PropertyValue",
        "name": "board",
        "value": "CBSE"
      }
    ],
    "title": "HOD Humanities",
    "description": "Rao Kishan Lal H/S in Gurugram, Haryana is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Rao Kishan Lal H/S is a senior secondary school in Gurugram, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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:\n- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n- 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n- Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n- A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n- Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n- Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:\n- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).\n- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Rao Kishan Lal H/S academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
    "datePosted": "2026-05-23T00:00:00+00:00",
    "employmentType": "FULL_TIME",
    "hiringOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "#org:23538938-0f05-4369-a5db-d2765a6e234d",
      "name": "Rao Kishan Lal H/S",
      "sameAs": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/schools/rao-kishan-lal-h-s-06180108007",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "V.P.O MANESAR DIST. GURURGRAM, HARYANA, PIN. CODE.122052",
        "addressLocality": "Gurugram",
        "addressRegion": "Haryana"
      }
    },
    "url": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/rao-kishan-lal-h-s-06180108007-hod-humanities-ca575af7",
    "mainEntityOfPage": "https://schooljobsinindia.com/jobs/rao-kishan-lal-h-s-06180108007-hod-humanities-ca575af7",
    "validThrough": "2026-07-11T00:00:00+00:00",
    "dateModified": "2026-07-06T13:35:13.336964+00:00",
    "directApply": true,
    "jobLocation": {
      "@type": "Place",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "addressCountry": "IN",
        "streetAddress": "V.P.O MANESAR DIST. GURURGRAM, HARYANA, PIN. CODE.122052",
        "addressLocality": "Gurugram",
        "addressRegion": "Haryana"
      }
    },
    "applicantLocationRequirements": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "India"
    },
    "baseSalary": {
      "@type": "MonetaryAmount",
      "currency": "INR",
      "value": {
        "@type": "QuantitativeValue",
        "unitText": "YEAR",
        "minValue": 1141500,
        "maxValue": 1962500
      }
    },
    "occupationalCategory": "11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary",
    "industry": "Education",
    "experienceRequirements": {
      "@type": "OccupationalExperienceRequirements",
      "monthsOfExperience": 72
    }
  },
  "board": "CBSE",
  "schoolType": "Private Unaided (Recognized)",
  "status": "published",
  "descriptionText": "Rao Kishan Lal H/S in Gurugram, Haryana is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Rao Kishan Lal H/S is a senior secondary school in Gurugram, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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:\n• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.\n• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.\n• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.\n• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.\n• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. Ideal candidate — you have:\n• 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.\n• Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.\n• A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.\n• Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.\n• Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. Why join us:\n• Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹19.6 LPA).\n• Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.\n• Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.\n• A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.\n• A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Rao Kishan Lal H/S academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.",
  "aboutTheRole": "This HOD role is for a senior teacher ready to set the standard for the subject and coach a small team to deliver it consistently.",
  "dayToDay": [
    "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."
  ],
  "estimatedBand": null,
  "enrichment": [
    {
      "id": "responsibilities",
      "heading": "What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities",
      "body": "Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes."
    },
    {
      "id": "board-context",
      "heading": "Working in a CBSE school",
      "body": "As a **CBSE**-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades."
    },
    {
      "id": "city-context",
      "heading": "About teaching in Gurugram",
      "body": "Gurugram is one of NCR's fastest-growing K-12 hubs, with a high concentration of international and IB schools."
    }
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?",
      "a": "Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the \"Interview questions & answers\" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a contract or permanent role?",
      "a": "This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?",
      "a": "The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms."
    },
    {
      "q": "Are detailed lesson plans expected?",
      "a": "Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly."
    },
    {
      "q": "I'm serving notice — should I still apply?",
      "a": "Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is background verification done before joining?",
      "a": "Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready."
    },
    {
      "q": "How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?",
      "a": "Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role."
    },
    {
      "q": "What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?",
      "a": "Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience."
    },
    {
      "q": "When are increments and bonuses given?",
      "a": "Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?",
      "a": "Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists."
    }
  ]
}