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HOD Humanities

₹8.7L – ₹12L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 9 Aug
Ganjam, Odishafull-timePosted 16d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St Xavier's High School
City
Ganjam
State
Odisha
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.7L – ₹12L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
9 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Ganjam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹8.7L
per year
Typical
₹10.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.9L
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

Join St Xavier's High School in Ganjam, Odisha as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. St Xavier's High School, established 1997, is a senior secondary school in Ganjam, Odisha — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹8.7 LPA – ₹11.9 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. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with St Xavier's High School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.

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.

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.

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.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.

Do staff get fee concession for their children?

Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.

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.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

St Xavier's High School

Key facts about St Xavier's High School

Key facts
Founded
1997
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
GOURI SANKAR PANDA
Affiliation #
1530073
Address
VILLAGE AMBAPUR OPP CENTRAL SCHOOL PO BERHAMPUR DISTT GANJAM ORISSA, Ambapur Opp Central, Ganjam, Odisha, 760010

St Xavier's High School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1997, located in Ganjam, Odisha.

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