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HOD Humanities

₹7.0L – ₹12L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 21 Aug
Varanasi, Uttar Pradeshfull-timePosted 12d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St.thomas School
City
Varanasi
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.0L – ₹12L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
20 Jun 2026
Closing date
21 Aug 2026
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  • 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 School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. St.thomas School, established 2006, runs as a senior secondary campus in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — 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. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. 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 at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹7.0 LPA – ₹11.6 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application on this page and St.thomas School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.

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.

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'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.

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Is there a probation period?

Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.

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About the school

St.thomas School

Key facts about St.thomas School

Key facts
Founded
2006
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
FR. SANTOSH KUMAR
Affiliation #
2131548
Address
LOWER LINES, P.O. CHUNAR,DISTT.MIRZAPUR, Lower Lines, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 231304

St.thomas School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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