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HOD Humanities

₹9.4L – ₹20L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 4 Aug
Haridwar, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 43d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Sheffield School
City
Haridwar
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.4L – ₹20L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
21 May 2026
Closing date
4 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Haridwar — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹9.4L
per year
Typical
₹14.8L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.2L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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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.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sheffield School in Haridwar, Uttarakhand is accepting applications for a HOD Humanities. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Sheffield School, established 2011, runs as a senior secondary campus in Haridwar, Uttarakhand — 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. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.4 LPA – ₹20.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sheffield School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

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 Haridwar.

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Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Humanities job?

Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.

How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?

Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — Sheffield School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why Sheffield School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Sheffield School

Key facts about Sheffield School

Key facts
Founded
2011
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
DR. RRUCHI RAWAT
Affiliation #
3530380
Address
VILLAGE BEDPUR, SOHALPUR CHOWK, NEAR PIRAN KALIYAR, BHAGWANPUR-BAHDRABAD ROAD, Village Bedpur, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 247667

Sheffield School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2011, located in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

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