HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Sahoday Sr. Sec. School
- City
- South Delhi
- State
- Delhi
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.3L – ₹20L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Sahoday Sr. Sec. School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 50+ years.
Job description
Overview
Sahoday Sr. Sec. School in South Delhi, Delhi is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Sahoday Sr. Sec. School in South Delhi, Delhi operates as a senior secondary school, established 1976, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. Candidate requirements:
- Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
- Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
- Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
- Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
- A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹9.3 LPA – ₹19.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application here so Sahoday Sr. Sec. School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
Common questions about this role
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.
How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Sahoday Sr. Sec. School
Key facts about Sahoday Sr. Sec. School
- Founded
- 1976
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SR JEEVAN LATHA
- Affiliation #
- 2730101
Sahoday Sr. Sec. School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1976, located in South Delhi, Delhi.
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