HOD Humanities — St. Xaviers High School, Panchgani
- Experience
- 7–11 yrs
- Vacancies
- 2 openings
Job description
St. Xaviers High School is hiring a HOD Humanities in Panchgani, Maharashtra. A full-time role — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, with structured planning time and clear academic deliverables. School profile: St. Xaviers High School in Panchgani, Maharashtra — a senior secondary setup, established 2000, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.6 LPA – ₹19.5 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and St. Xaviers High School will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Why apply
What you'll handle
Working in an ICSE school
This is an ICSE/ISC school — expect a project-heavy curriculum, strong language emphasis and detailed internal assessment portfolios.
Career path
Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Panchgani.
- Coordinator→
- Academic Coordinator→
- Vice Principal→
- Principal
Questions about this job
What is the salary for this job?
St. Xaviers High School lists ₹63,000–1,62,000 /month. The listing doesn't say whether this is in-hand pay or CTC (before PF and tax deductions), so confirm the in-hand amount with the school before you accept an offer.
Estimate in-hand pay from a CTC figure ›Is a B.Ed required for this job?
The listing doesn't say. Check the qualifications in the job description, or ask the school when you apply.
Can freshers apply?
The school asks for 7–11 years of experience, so this role is not aimed at freshers.
When is the joining date?
The joining date is not specified in the listing — ask the school when you apply.
How do I apply?
Tap "Apply now" and fill in the short application on School Jobs India; it goes to St. Xaviers High School. You can follow it under My applications.
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