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HOD Humanities

₹9.0L – ₹9.2L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 23 Jul 20 days left
Nainital, Uttarakhandfull-timePosted 46d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St. John's School
City
Nainital
State
Uttarakhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.0L – ₹9.2L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
23 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Nainital — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.0L
per year
Typical
₹9.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹9.2L
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 School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. St. John's School in Nainital, Uttarakhand is a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2018,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.0 LPA – ₹9.2 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 School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.

Common questions about this role

Is accommodation provided?

Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.

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.

What's the interview process like for this teaching role?

Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.

How big are the classes?

Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.

What qualifications are required for a HOD Humanities?

Most HOD Humanities roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

St. John's School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is background verification done before joining?

Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

St. John's School

Key facts about St. John's School

Key facts
Founded
2018
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
BEATRICE FERNANDIS
Affiliation #
3530687
Address
VILLAGE-SHANKARPUR BHOOL , POST - RAMNAGAR, RAMNAGAR, Village-shankarpur Bhool, Nainital, Uttarakhand, 244715

St. John's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2018, located in Nainital, Uttarakhand.

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