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HOD Humanities

₹12L – ₹25L / yr6–11 yrsCloses 11 Aug
Dhanbad, Jharkhandfull-timePosted 17d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St Thomas High School
City
Dhanbad
State
Jharkhand
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹12L – ₹25L per year
Experience
6–11 years
Posted
15 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Dhanbad — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹12.0L
per year
Typical
₹18.4L
per year
Senior / high
₹24.8L
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 Thomas High School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St Thomas High School, established 1997, runs as a senior secondary campus in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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. Why join us:
  • Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹12.0 LPA – ₹24.8 LPA).
  • Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
  • Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
  • A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
  • A campus that respects educators as professionals. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St Thomas High School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

Common questions about this role

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.

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.

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 Dhanbad.

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.

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.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Dhanbad?

Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Dhanbad. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

St Thomas High School

Key facts about St Thomas High School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
RAVI FRANCIS
Affiliation #
3430237
Address
NH-2 SAHUBAHIYAR TOPCHANCHI DHANBAAD JHARKHAND, Nh-2 Sahubahiyar Topchanchi, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 828402

St Thomas High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

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