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HOD Humanities

₹13L – ₹16L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 30 Jul 27 days left
Kottayam, Keralafull-timePosted 36d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St. Mary's Public School
City
Kottayam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹13L – ₹16L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
28 May 2026
Closing date
30 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Kottayam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.9L
per year
Typical
₹14.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹16.3L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at St. Mary's Public School

27 days left

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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. Mary's Public School in Kottayam, Kerala is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. St. Mary's Public School in Kottayam, Kerala operates as a secondary school, established 1998, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. What you will do:

  • Own academic outcomes for the assigned portfolio.
  • Coach teachers, especially those in their first few years.
  • Drive disciplined execution of the academic and assessment calendar.
  • Represent the school in academic forums and audits.
  • Work with the Principal on medium-term plans. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Benefits and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹12.9 LPA – ₹16.3 LPA).
  • Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
  • Professional development through workshops and internal training.
  • A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
  • Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the St. Mary's Public School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Where exactly is St. Mary's Public School located?

The school is in Kottayam, Kerala. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.

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.

Is school transport available for staff?

Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Kottayam.

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.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?

The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St. Mary's Public School

Key facts about St. Mary's Public School

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
Mariamma T C
Affiliation #
930792
Address
PUTHUPALLY P.O., Puthupally P.o, Kottayam, Kerala, 686011

St. Mary's Public School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Kottayam, Kerala.

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