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HOD Humanities

₹13L – ₹26L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 14 Jul 11 days left
Palakkad, Keralafull-timePosted 42d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St.dominic Convent English Medium School
City
Palakkad
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
22 May 2026
Closing date
14 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Palakkad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹13.0L
per year
Typical
₹19.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹25.6L
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

Join the faculty at St.dominic Convent English Medium School as a HOD Humanities in Palakkad, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. St.dominic Convent English Medium School in Palakkad, Kerala functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2004,. 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. 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. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹13.0 LPA – ₹25.6 LPA).
  • Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
  • Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
  • A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
  • Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with St.dominic Convent English Medium School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.

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Where can I find similar vacancies?

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When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St.dominic Convent English Medium School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Palakkad?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Palakkad varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is English fluency required?

Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

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.

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About the school

St.dominic Convent English Medium School

Key facts about St.dominic Convent English Medium School

Key facts
Founded
2004
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SR JOPHY K L
Affiliation #
931055
Address
MANNARKKAD, PERIMABADARI P.O MANARCADU, PALAKAD,, Mannarkkad, Palakkad, Kerala, 678762

St.dominic Convent English Medium School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2004, located in Palakkad, Kerala.

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