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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹14L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 26 Jul 23 days left
Kapurthala, Punjabfull-timePosted 34d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
S D Model Senior Secondary School
City
Kapurthala
State
Punjab
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹14L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
30 May 2026
Closing date
26 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Kapurthala — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.1L
per year
Typical
₹12.5L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at S D Model Senior Secondary 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

S D Model Senior Secondary School in Kapurthala, Punjab is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. S D Model Senior Secondary School, established 1966, runs as a senior secondary campus in Kapurthala, Punjab — 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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹11.1 LPA – ₹14.0 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with S D Model Senior Secondary School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

How long does it take to hear back after applying?

Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

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 Kapurthala.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?

The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

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About the school

S D Model Senior Secondary School

Key facts about S D Model Senior Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1966
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
KARANJIT SINGH
Affiliation #
1630132
Address
SULTANPUR LODHI DISTT. KAPURTHALA PUNJAB, Sultanpur Lodhi Distt., Kapurthala, Punjab, 144626

S D Model Senior Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1966, located in Kapurthala, Punjab.

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