HOD Humanities — Sherwood College, Nainital
- Experience
- 6–8 yrs
- Vacancies
- 1 opening
Job description
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.
Why apply
What you'll handle
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.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Questions about this job
What is the salary for this job?
Sherwood College lists ₹97,000–1,54,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.
Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure ›Is a B.Ed required for this job?
The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.
Can freshers apply?
The school asks for 6–8 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.
When is the joining date?
The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.
How do I apply?
Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to Sherwood College. You can follow it under My applications.
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