HOD Humanities

An opening for a HOD Humanities in Palakkad, Kerala at St. Dominic's Convent English Medium School. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About St. Dominic's Convent English Medium School: a senior secondary institution in Palakkad, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1981,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. Requirements:
• Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
• Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
• Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
• Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
• A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits and culture:
• Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.2 LPA – ₹18.1 LPA).
• Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
• Professional development through workshops and internal training.
• A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
• Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Dominic's Convent English Medium School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.