HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Swami Vivekananda Academy
- City
- Gwalior
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Contract
- Salary
- ₹9.0L – ₹22L per year
- Experience
- 7–12 years
- Posted
- 9 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 15 Aug 2026
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Established school — running for 23+ years.
Job description
Overview
Swami Vivekananda Academy in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh is hiring a HOD Humanities. The school is known for its disciplined academic culture and consistent investment in faculty wellbeing. About the institution: Swami Vivekananda Academy in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh — a senior secondary setup, established 2003, — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. 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. Perks and culture:
- Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.0 LPA – ₹21.6 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Swami Vivekananda Academy. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
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What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
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How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
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What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
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Is this a fixed-term or open-ended contract?
The employment type is shown in the Key Facts section above. Fixed-term roles usually align to the academic year; permanent roles are open-ended after probation. The final letter will spell out renewal and exit terms.
Do I have to work weekends?
Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.
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Key facts about Swami Vivekananda Academy
- Founded
- 2003
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Preeti Mehrotra
- Affiliation #
- 1030385
Swami Vivekananda Academy is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2003, located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
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