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HOD Humanities

at Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School · Davangere · Apply in under 60 seconds.

₹7.7L – ₹14.1L / yr7–10 yrsCloses 19 Jul 14 days left
Davangere, KarnatakacontractPosted 40d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School
City
Davangere
State
Karnataka
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.7L – ₹14.1L per year
Experience
7–10 years
Posted
26 May 2026
Closing date
19 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Davangere — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.7L
per year
Typical
₹10.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹14.1L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

How to apply

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 42+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School requires a HOD Humanities in Davangere, Karnataka for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School in Davangere, Karnataka functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1984,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹7.7 LPA – ₹14.1 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Is background verification done before joining?

Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.

Can I negotiate the salary at Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School?

Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?

The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School

Key facts about Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School

Key facts
Founded
1984
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
MANJUNATHA RANGARAJU
Affiliation #
830067
Address
SHIVAGANGOTRI P B NO 252 P.B.252 TOLHUNSE, DISTT DAVANGERE KARNATAKA, Shivagangotri P B No 252 P.b.252 Tolhunse, Davangere, Karnataka, 577002

Smt P S Shivashankarappa English Medium Residential School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1984, located in Davangere, Karnataka.

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