HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- SGVP International School
- City
- Ahmedabad
- State
- Ahmedabad
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.7L – ₹11.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 7 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Ahmedabad — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
Apply for HOD Humanities at SGVP International School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 27+ years.
Job description
Overview
SGVP International School requires a HOD Humanities in Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. About SGVP International School in Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad: a senior secondary institution, established 1999, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹11.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the SGVP International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
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 Ahmedabad.
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.
Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
This is a contract engagement — the offer letter will state the duration and renewal terms. Most school contracts run one academic year and are renewable subject to performance.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — SGVP International School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why SGVP International School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Ahmedabad?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Ahmedabad. 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.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Ahmedabad run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Where exactly is SGVP International School located?
The school is in Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
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Key facts about SGVP International School
- Founded
- 1999
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
SGVP International School is a senior secondary affiliated to ICSE, established in 1999, located in Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.
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