HOD Humanities

Swami Vivekananda Vidya Peedam· Est. 2016 · CBSE · Kanchipuram
₹10.1L – ₹24.8LCBSEfull-timeOn-site7–11 yrs3 openingsCloses 1 Sep
● posted 24 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
3

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Kanchipuram.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.1L – ₹24.8L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Kanchipuram

₹10.1L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.1L – ₹24.8L / yr
TYPICAL
₹24.8L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

Immediate opening: HOD Humanities at Swami Vivekananda Vidya Peedam in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. Open to both seasoned practitioners and early-career candidates with strong potential. Swami Vivekananda Vidya Peedam in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu functions as a senior secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2016,. The leadership team is closely involved in academic planning and faculty support, with a sharp focus on classroom impact. Position: as HOD Humanities, you are part of the school's leadership group. The role demands strong judgement, calm execution, and a clear point of view on what good schooling looks like. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹10.1 LPA – ₹24.8 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the Swami Vivekananda Vidya Peedam academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Swami Vivekananda Vidya Peedam
CBSE · Senior Secondary Level · Kanchipuram · Est. 2016
2016
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary Level
LEVEL
DEVIKALANIDHI N
PRINCIPAL
1931024
AFFILIATION
Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu
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