HOD Humanities

Saraswathy Vidyanikethan School· Est. 1995 · CBSE · Ernakulam
₹7.0L – ₹21.6LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–12 yrs2 openingsCloses 9 Oct
● posted 23 Jun

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 handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Working in a CBSE school

CBSE schools value teachers comfortable with conceptual lesson design, art-integrated learning and NEP 2020-aligned pedagogy.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Ernakulam.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹7.0L – ₹21.6L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Ernakulam

₹7.0L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹7.0L – ₹21.6L / yr
TYPICAL
₹21.6L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Saraswathy Vidyanikethan School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Ernakulam, Kerala. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. School profile: Saraswathy Vidyanikethan School in Ernakulam, Kerala — a secondary setup, established 1995, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.0 LPA – ₹21.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Saraswathy Vidyanikethan School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
Saraswathy Vidyanikethan School
CBSE · Secondary Level · Ernakulam · Est. 1995
1995
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Secondary Level
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
POORNIMA R CHANDRAN
PRINCIPAL
931224
AFFILIATION
Ernakulam, Kerala
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