HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan
- City
- Kishanganj
- State
- Bihar
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.4L – ₹9.8L per year
- Experience
- 6–9 years
- Posted
- 23 May 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Kishanganj — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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.
Job description
Overview
Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan in Kishanganj, Bihar is on the lookout for a HOD Humanities. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan in Kishanganj, Bihar operates as a senior secondary school, established 2010, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹7.4 LPA – ₹9.8 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Submit your application on this page and Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan will weigh your candidacy for the opening. Next steps usually include a short demo class and a panel discussion.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Kishanganj?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Kishanganj. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
Can I negotiate the salary at Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan?
Most schools have a defined band per role but the final number is negotiable within it. The strongest levers are recent teaching experience, board expertise, and willingness to take on coordinator/extra-curricular responsibilities.
Is background verification done before joining?
Standard pre-joining checks cover qualification documents, prior employment, and reference calls. Some larger groups also do criminal-record verification.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Kishanganj.
Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?
For most K-12 teaching positions in India a B.Ed (or NIOS D.El.Ed for primary) is preferred and often required by board affiliations. Some pre-primary and special-skill roles accept relevant certification in lieu.
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
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Role details
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- 3
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Key facts about Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan
- Founded
- 2010
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- ANINDA KUMAR DAS
- Affiliation #
- 330804
Thakurganj Shishu Vidya Niketan is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2010, located in Kishanganj, Bihar.
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