HOD Humanities — Sarswati Sishu Mandir Devdawar, Nainital

Join Sarswati Sishu Mandir Devdawar in Nainital, Uttarakhand as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About the institution: Sarswati Sishu Mandir Devdawar in Nainital, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. 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. Perks and culture:
• Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.1 LPA – ₹20.5 LPA).
• Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
• Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
• A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
• A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Sarswati Sishu Mandir Devdawar academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.