HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Sainik School
- City
- East Siang
- State
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹21.3L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 25 May 2026
- Closing date
- 1 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in East Siang — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Sainik School in East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About Sainik School in East Siang, Arunachal Pradesh: a senior secondary institution, established 2018, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Core responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
- Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
- Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
- Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
- Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.8 LPA – ₹21.3 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sainik School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
Can I negotiate the salary at Sainik School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Sainik School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
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.
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Key facts about Sainik School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 14:1
Sainik School East Siang (SSES), Arunachal Pradesh has been raised on 27 August 2018 as a 28 th Sainik School of India. SSES is a residential school for Boys & Girls (Cadets) towards providing Public School Education along with Military orientation an intake at Class VI and Class IX. The aim of Sainik School East Siang is to prepare young boys and girls to join Defence Services, namely National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) and all other military academies. The School is spread over 100 acres near the banks of Sille River, located at Niglok village. By road 6 kms away from Ruksin, near Arunachal-Assam Boarder. Murkongselek is the nearest railway station, situated approximately 10 kms from the school, and private taxi services are available for commuting. Nearest Airport is Pasighat at a distance of 35 kms from the school.
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