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HOD Humanities

₹7.9L – ₹21L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 16 Aug
Varanasi, Uttar PradeshcontractPosted 30d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Sunbeam Academy
City
Varanasi
State
Uttar Pradesh
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Contract
Salary
₹7.9L – ₹21L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
3 Jun 2026
Closing date
16 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Varanasi — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹7.9L
per year
Typical
₹14.3L
per year
Senior / high
₹20.8L
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.
  • Established school — running for 28+ years.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

An opening for a HOD Humanities in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh at Sunbeam Academy. The school is expanding its team for the new session and welcomes both experienced and high-potential candidates. About Sunbeam Academy: a senior secondary institution in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1998,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. 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. 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. 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 and culture:
  • Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.9 LPA – ₹20.8 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Sunbeam Academy hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

Are meals provided at school?

Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

Sunbeam Academy follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Varanasi.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
2
About the school

Sunbeam Academy

Key facts about Sunbeam Academy

Key facts
Founded
1998
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
KAMALA KANTA PANDA
Affiliation #
2130575
Address
H NO B/34/118-SR SARAI NANDAN VARANASI UTTAR PRADESH, H No B/34/118-sr, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005

Sunbeam Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1998, located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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