HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur
- City
- Jaunpur
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹10.0L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 6–8 years
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Jaunpur — snapshot
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HOD Humanities
at St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur
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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 17+ years.
Job description
Overview
An opening for a HOD Humanities in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh at St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About the institution: St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2009, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹10.0 LPA – ₹14.2 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
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.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur
Key facts about St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur
- Founded
- 2009
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- SUBHENDRA ASTHANA
- Affiliation #
- 2131308
St. Joseph School, Lakhanpur is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2009, located in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.
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