HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Sarswati Shishu Niketan Secondary
- City
- Jaipur
- State
- Rajasthan
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹21.6L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Jaipur — 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
Sarswati Shishu Niketan Secondary invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Sarswati Shishu Niketan Secondary runs as a senior secondary campus in Jaipur, Rajasthan — 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. 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹7.8 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Sarswati Shishu Niketan Secondary instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
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 Jaipur.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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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 much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Jaipur?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Jaipur. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
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Key facts about Sarswati Shishu Niketan Secondary
- Type
- Private Unaided (Recognized)
- Grades
- 1-10
- Students
- 168
Sarswati Shishu Niketan Secondary is a private unaided (recognized), located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, offering 1-10. The campus serves around 168 students. Campus facilities include Toilet, Electricity, Library, Playground, Drinking Water.
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