HOD Humanities

Sherwood College· Est. 1869 · ICSE · Nainital
₹11.6L – ₹18.5LICSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 12 Sep
● posted 24 May

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
1

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Nainital.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹11.6L – ₹18.5L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Nainital

₹11.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹11.6L – ₹18.5L / yr
TYPICAL
₹18.5L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Join Sherwood College in Nainital, Nainital as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. Sherwood College in Nainital, Nainital functions as a senior secondary institution — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1869,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. 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. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹11.6 LPA – ₹18.5 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sherwood College hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Sherwood College
ICSE · Senior Secondary · Nainital · Est. 1869 · 15:1 students per teacher
1869
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
15:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Sanskrit
LANGUAGES
Nainital, Nainital
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