HOD Humanities
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- SVDJ Gurukul School
- City
- Jabalpur
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹14L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 27 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Jabalpur — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
HOD Humanities
at SVDJ Gurukul School
Send your CV as a PDF. A short cover note in the email body helps.
Apply in ~90 seconds. Sign in or create a profile during apply.
Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 26+ years.
Job description
Overview
SVDJ Gurukul School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. SVDJ Gurukul School, established 2000, is a senior secondary campus in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. Responsibilities:
- Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
- Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
- Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
- Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
- Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹11.9 LPA – ₹14.1 LPA).
- Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
- Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
- A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
- A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Apply through the platform using the button above; your profile lands with SVDJ Gurukul School instantly. Candidates who meet the brief are invited for interviews within the week.
Common questions about this role
Where exactly is SVDJ Gurukul School located?
The school is in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
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.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
SVDJ Gurukul School
Key facts about SVDJ Gurukul School
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
SVDJ Gurukul School is a Private, Senior Secondary school and also a Boarding School situated at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Although SVDJ Gurukul School is a CBSE-affiliated school in Jabalpur, it adheres to the CBSE curriculum and rules, supporting a comprehensive approach to education. As part of its mission to develop well-rounded people, the school prioritizes character development, ethics, and values in addition to academic achievement.
See all school jobs →




