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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹24L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 7 Aug
Damoh, Madhya Pradeshfull-timePosted 14d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St John's Higher Secondary School
City
Damoh
State
Madhya Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹24L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
19 Jun 2026
Closing date
7 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Damoh — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹11.4L
per year
Typical
₹17.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.4L
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

St John's Higher Secondary School requires a HOD Humanities in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. St John's Higher Secondary School in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1983,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. 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 (₹11.4 LPA – ₹24.4 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. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at St John's Higher Secondary School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

I'm serving notice — should I still apply?

Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Damoh?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Damoh 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.

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Role details

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About the school

St John's Higher Secondary School

Key facts about St John's Higher Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1983
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
SR SOPHY BHARAT
Affiliation #
1030252
Address
JABALPUR NAKA, DISTT DAMOH MADHYA PRADESH, Jabalpur Naka, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, 470661

St John's Higher Secondary School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1983, located in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh.

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