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HOD Humanities

₹7.5L – ₹11L / yr7–9 yrsCloses 18 Aug
Ernakulam, Keralafull-timePosted 9d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt
City
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.5L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–9 years
Posted
23 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Ernakulam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.5L
per year
Typical
₹9.1L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.7L
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 Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt requires a HOD Humanities in Ernakulam, Kerala for the upcoming academic year. A full-time role with reasonable workload expectations and clear deliverables. St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt, established 2003, is a senior secondary campus in Ernakulam, Kerala — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Ideal candidate — you have:
  • 8+ years in school education with leadership exposure.
  • Direct experience running a section, department, or full school.
  • A point of view on good teaching, good assessments, and good schools.
  • Patience to coach and firmness to enforce standards.
  • Strong personal organisation across multiple workstreams. What we offer:
  • Competitive, on-time salary (₹7.5 LPA – ₹10.7 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. Submit your application here so St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.

Common questions about this role

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Ernakulam?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Ernakulam varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Is accommodation provided?

Day schools generally don't provide accommodation. The school may help with referrals to nearby PGs or rentals during your relocation.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

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.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt

Key facts about St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt

Key facts
Founded
2003
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
Subhash C C
Affiliation #
930706
Address
POTHANICAD ERNAKULAM DISTT KERALA, Pothanicad Distt, Ernakulam, Kerala, 686671

St Xavier's Public School, Pothanicad Distt is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Ernakulam, Kerala.

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