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HOD Humanities

₹11L – ₹25L / yr5–8 yrsCloses 11 Sept
East Sikkim, Sikkimfull-timePosted 4d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
Tathangchen Secondary School
City
East Sikkim
State
Sikkim
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹11L – ₹25L per year
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
28 Jun 2026
Closing date
11 Sept 2026
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HOD Humanities

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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 do

Job description

Overview

Tathangchen Secondary School in East Sikkim, Sikkim is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: Tathangchen Secondary School in East Sikkim, Sikkim — a secondary setup, established 1961, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. 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 (₹11.3 LPA – ₹25.1 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 now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Tathangchen Secondary School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.

Common questions about this role

What kind of professional development is offered?

Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

Schools generally require lesson plans aligned to the syllabus and pacing calendar. Coordinators review them weekly or fortnightly.

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

Tathangchen Secondary School

Key facts about Tathangchen Secondary School

Key facts
Founded
1961
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
YANGCHEN LHAMU BHUTIA
Affiliation #
1820078
Address
TATHANGCHEN PO- RAJBHAWAN GANGTOK SIKKIM, Tathangchen Po- Rajbhawan, East Sikkim, Sikkim, 737103

Tathangchen Secondary School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1961, located in East Sikkim, Sikkim.

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