HOD Humanities

St. Xavier's School· Est. 1986 · CBSE · Saharsa
₹9.1L – ₹20.2LCBSEcontractOn-site5–7 yrs2 openings⏱ Closes 12 Nov
● posted 29 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1986.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Saharsa.

  1. Coordinator→
  2. Academic Coordinator→
  3. Vice Principal→
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹9.1L – ₹20.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Saharsa

₹9.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.1L – ₹20.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

St. Xavier's School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Saharsa, Bihar. A full-time role — a CBSE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. About St. Xavier's School in Saharsa, Bihar: a senior secondary institution, established 1986, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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 (₹9.1 LPA – ₹20.2 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so St. Xavier's School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
St. Xavier's School
CBSE · Saharsa · Est. 1986
1986
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
KANHAIYA KUMAR SINGH
PRINCIPAL
330381
AFFILIATION
Saharsa, Bihar
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