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HOD Humanities

₹8.3L – ₹15L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 8 Aug
Purnia, BiharcontractPosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Sahara Advanced World School
City
Purnia
State
Bihar
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹8.3L – ₹15L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
8 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Purnia — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.3L
per year
Typical
₹11.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sahara Advanced World School in Purnia, Bihar is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. Sahara Advanced World School in Purnia, Bihar is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2021,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹8.3 LPA – ₹14.8 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Sahara Advanced World School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What does a typical day look like?

Most teachers handle 4–6 instructional periods a day, with the rest going to lesson planning, assessment correction, and a co-curricular duty.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?

Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Sahara Advanced World School

Key facts about Sahara Advanced World School

Key facts
Founded
2021
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAJESH RANJAN
Affiliation #
331216
Address
SATKABARIYA BANDH, BANDH TOLA BY PASS, MADHOPARA, PURNEA, Satkabariya Bandh, Purnia, Bihar, 854301

Sahara Advanced World School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2021, located in Purnia, Bihar.

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