HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School Vacancy at Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon
Shiv Nadar SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School
- School
- Shiv Nadar School
- City
- Gurgaon
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹10L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Posted
- 17 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Day to day, the HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School at Shiv Nadar School will plan lessons, run classes, mark work, and partner with parents — supported by an experienced academic team. The school has been running for 14+ years. Campus size: 1000+. Send your application via this page; the school's hiring lead reviews every submission.
Shiv Nadar School, a CBSE school in Gurgaon, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Shiv Nadar School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase I, Gurgaon.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Shiv Nadar School
Set the standard for your subject — define exemplar lessons, run department meetings, and own board results for the department.
Working in a CBSE school
As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Gurgaon
Gurgaon (Gurugram) has a fast-growing cluster of international and IB schools, with competitive pay bands for experienced teachers.
Common questions about this role
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
About Shiv Nadar School
Shiv Nadar School is a day school affiliated to CBSE, established in 2012, located in Gurgaon, Haryana. The school has a student community of about 1000+.
Shiv Nadar School is a CBSE Day School in DLF Phase I, Gurgaon.
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