HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- St. John's High School
- City
- Wardha
- State
- Maharashtra
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹7.5L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 20 May 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities
at St. John's High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 18+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. John's High School in Wardha, Maharashtra is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. About St. John's High School: a secondary institution in Wardha, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2008,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹7.5 LPA – ₹16.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by St. John's High School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Where exactly is St. John's High School located?
The school is in Wardha, Maharashtra. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. John's High School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. John's High School
Key facts about St. John's High School
- Founded
- 2008
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Secondary Level
- Principal
- PREETHI GEORGE
- Affiliation #
- 1130226
St. John's High School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2008, located in Wardha, Maharashtra.
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