HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- St Hildas Higher Secondary School
- City
- Ooty
- State
- tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 7 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 19 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Ooty — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
at St Hildas Higher Secondary School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
St Hildas Higher Secondary School is looking for a HOD Humanities in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. St Hildas Higher Secondary School, established 1895, is a senior secondary campus in Ooty, tamil-nadu-boarding-schools ooty — a ICSE / CISCE-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. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.7 LPA – ₹14.1 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the St Hildas Higher Secondary School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
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.
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.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ooty), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
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 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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most ICSE/ISC schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St Hildas Higher Secondary School
Key facts about St Hildas Higher Secondary School
- Founded
- 1895
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
OUR MISSION The mission of St. Hilda’s School, Ootacamund, is to create an institution of excellence that integrates knowledge and learning, equipping students for life through the effective application of Christian values and academic rigor. Our aim is to nurture students academically, socially, and emotionally—enabling them to discern truth, articulate their faith, and become compassionate leaders and committed servants in their chosen fields. OUR VISION The vision of St. Hilda’s School, Ootacamund, is to prepare young women to lead faithful Christian lives, so that God may use them to serve others and strive toward building a better world.
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