HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii
- City
- Gautam Buddha Nagar
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.1L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 17 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities
at Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii
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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.
Job description
Overview
A vacancy has opened for a HOD Humanities at Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The role suits educators who value a structured environment with clear expectations and strong support. Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii, established 1998, is a senior secondary campus in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh — 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. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.1 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii
Key facts about Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii
- Founded
- 1998
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- MARY THOMAS
- Affiliation #
- 2130546
Somerville School, Sector Alpha Ii is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
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