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HOD Humanities

₹9.8L – ₹21L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 19 Aug
Ernakulam, Keralapart-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Sobhana Public School
City
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Part Time
Salary
₹9.8L – ₹21L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
29 Jun 2026
Closing date
19 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Ernakulam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.8L
per year
Typical
₹15.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.6L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

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  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Established school — running for 24+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Sobhana Public School is recruiting a HOD Humanities in Ernakulam, Kerala. The academic framework is built around clear learning goals, regular reviews, and a healthy planning rhythm. Sobhana Public School, established 2002, is a senior secondary campus in Ernakulam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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 (₹9.8 LPA – ₹20.6 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. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with Sobhana Public School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

Common questions about this role

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

Is school transport available for staff?

Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?

Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

Sobhana Public School

Key facts about Sobhana Public School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Sr ANIE JOSE
Affiliation #
930600
Address
KOTHAMANGALAM ERNAKULAM DISTT KERALA, Kothamangalam Distt, Ernakulam, Kerala, 686691

Sobhana Public School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.

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