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HOD Humanities

₹13L – ₹20L / yr5–9 yrsCloses 12 Aug
South 24-pargana, West Bengalfull-timePosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy
City
South 24-pargana
State
West Bengal
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹20L per year
Experience
5–9 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
12 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in South 24-pargana — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.7L
per year
Typical
₹16.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.4L
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

SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy in South 24-pargana, West Bengal is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy, established 2017, is a senior secondary campus in South 24-pargana, West Bengal — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹12.7 LPA – ₹20.4 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

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.

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 South 24-pargana.

What is the leave policy?

Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.

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

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

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.

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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy

Key facts about SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy

Key facts
Founded
2017
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Susmita Pal
Affiliation #
2430272
Address
KALAGACHIA , KHALPAR THAKURPUKUR., Kalagachia, South 24-pargana, West Bengal, 700063

SHRI Santoshi Maa Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2017, located in South 24-pargana, West Bengal.

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