HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Swaminarayan Dham International School
- City
- Gandhinagar
- State
- Gandhinagar
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11.1L – ₹14.3L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 29 May 2026
- Closing date
- 29 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Gandhinagar — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
ICSE schools sit close to the CBSE band, with 5-10% variance by chain.
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Swaminarayan Dham International School in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar is accepting applications for a HOD Humanities. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Swaminarayan Dham International School, established 2006, runs as a senior secondary campus in Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. 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. Day to day, you will:
- Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
- Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
- Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
- Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
- Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.1 LPA – ₹14.3 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Swaminarayan Dham International School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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How long after the interview until I get an offer letter?
Typically 3–7 working days after the final interview, once reference checks and internal approvals are done. Verbal confirmations sometimes come sooner — always wait for the written offer before resigning your current role.
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.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Swaminarayan Dham International School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Yes. Most schools accept candidates with up to 60 days of notice. Mention your last working day clearly in your application so the school can plan the joining accordingly.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Staff transport with defined pickup points, a women-first evening drop policy, CCTV coverage in corridors and staff areas, and an active Internal Complaints Committee are the norm at most established Indian schools. Ask HR for the specific route serving your locality.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Use a clear subject line with role and your name, open with which vacancy you're applying to, then a 4-5 line summary of qualifications, teaching experience and notice period. Close with availability for a demo lesson and interview. Attach a one-page PDF resume — long text bodies get skimmed.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Schools usually shortlist within a week or two. Set up a job alert for similar roles so you don't miss the next match if this one doesn't move forward.
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.
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Role details
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Key facts about Swaminarayan Dham International School
- Founded
- 2006
- Board
- ICSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
The purpose of education, as we understand is not merely to prepare the students for examination alone but for life itself. Education is not an end in itself, but rather a means to help a person to think and make decisions about moral values, one’s relationship with God, one’s personal goal and one’s commitment to others, irrespective of one’s cast, creed and code. Academic excellences, all round development, fostering of ethical and religious values and developing a sense of social responsibility are some of the characteristics of education imparted in our SDIS children In our School, we provide an environment of love and care, and our wonderful teachers give emotional support to our students. We believe that if the children are happy in the school, they will grow emotionally strong and excel in their life’s pursuits.
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