HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth
- City
- Meerut
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.0L – ₹21.1L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 21 May 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Jul 20267 days left
HOD Humanities salary in Meerut — 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
An opening for a HOD Humanities in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh at Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2005,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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 (₹12.0 LPA – ₹21.1 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. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Meerut?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Meerut varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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How big are the classes?
Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.
Is accommodation provided?
Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.
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.
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?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
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Key facts about Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth
- Founded
- 2005
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
The Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth is one of India’s leading schools with a premier reputation. Shanti Niketan Vidyapeeth (SNVP) situated at Mawana road Meerut (Uttar Pardesh) was founded in 2005 by Nageen Charitable Trust (NCT). The school is situated on 6th Km. Milestone on Meerut-Bijnore highway, away from pollution and hub of city life. The school campus is spread over 15 acres of land.
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