HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram
- City
- Surat
- State
- Surat
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.8L – ₹11.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–10 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Surat — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 96+ years.
Job description
Overview
Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Surat, Surat. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram in Surat, Surat is a senior secondary institution — a State Board-affiliated school, established 1930,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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 (₹7.8 LPA – ₹11.5 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 through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
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?
Most permanent teaching roles in Indian K-12 schools are open-ended after a 3–6 month probation. The offer letter you receive will state the exact terms, including probation, notice period and confirmation criteria.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram follows the state-board curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Can I negotiate the salary at Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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 Surat.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Surat run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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Key facts about Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram
- Founded
- 1930
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
Shree Mahavir Jain Charitra Kalyan Ratnashram is a senior secondary affiliated to State Board, established in 1930, located in Surat, Surat. Classes follow a 15:1 student–teacher ratio.
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