HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Rapid Shakuntalayan School
- City
- Gaya
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹24L per year
- Experience
- 6–10 years
- Posted
- 18 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Gaya — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Humanities
at Rapid Shakuntalayan School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Job description
Overview
Rapid Shakuntalayan School in Gaya, Bihar is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Rapid Shakuntalayan School, established 2014, runs as a secondary campus in Gaya, Bihar — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.2 LPA – ₹23.8 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Rapid Shakuntalayan School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Gaya?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Gaya varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
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.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
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.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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Which curriculum does the school follow?
Rapid Shakuntalayan School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
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Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Rapid Shakuntalayan School
Key facts about Rapid Shakuntalayan School
- Founded
- 2014
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- RAJIV CHARAN
- Affiliation #
- 331099
Rapid Shakuntalayan School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2014, located in Gaya, Bihar.
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