HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Surajdeo Memorial School
- City
- Vaishali
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹26L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities
at Surajdeo Memorial School
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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 20+ years.
Job description
Overview
Surajdeo Memorial School invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Vaishali, Bihar. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. Surajdeo Memorial School, established 2006, is a senior secondary campus in Vaishali, Bihar — 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. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹11.1 LPA – ₹25.8 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Submit your application here so Surajdeo Memorial School can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.
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Is school transport available for staff?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a contract role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
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 English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Surajdeo Memorial School
Key facts about Surajdeo Memorial School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ASHWINI KUMAR
- Affiliation #
- 330350
Surajdeo Memorial School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2006, located in Vaishali, Bihar.
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