HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- The Asian School- Dehradun
- City
- Dehradun
- State
- Indra Nagar Colony
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹8.8L – ₹19.9L per year
- Experience
- 7–9 years
- Posted
- 27 May 2026
- Closing date
- 20 Jul 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Dehradun — 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
The Asian School- Dehradun is looking for a HOD Humanities in Dehradun, Indra Nagar Colony to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. The Asian School- Dehradun, established 2000, is a senior secondary campus in Dehradun, Indra Nagar Colony — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. 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. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹8.8 LPA – ₹19.9 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Asian School- Dehradun academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Humanities job?
Lead with a two-line headline (role + years of experience), then Education, Certifications (B.Ed, CTET, board-specific PD), Experience with 3-4 bullet outcomes per school (results, class sizes, projects), and one line each for co-curricular, tech tools and languages. Keep to one page and use the free School Jobs India resume builder for a school-style layout.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Asian School- Dehradun follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
Can I negotiate the salary at The Asian School- Dehradun?
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.
What non-teaching duties are expected?
Beyond teaching periods you'll typically own a homeroom, run one club/activity, support exam logistics, and contribute to one school-wide initiative each term.
Is English fluency required?
Yes — instruction is in English at most CBSE schools. Comfortable English communication for classroom delivery and parent meetings is expected.
Are detailed lesson plans expected?
Most schools expect weekly lesson plans submitted to the coordinator/HOD, plus unit plans at the start of each term. Templates are usually provided.
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Role details
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- 2
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Key facts about The Asian School- Dehradun
- Founded
- 2000
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 15:1
One of the best Boarding Schools in India The Asian School, Dehradun is a CBSE-affiliated Co-Ed Day cum boarding school. The views of the Himalayas make the school an ideal location for the child to grow while enjoying learning. Established in 2000 the school offers classes from nursery to 12 with English as the medium of instruction. With 100 educators and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, it facilitates student-based classrooms for high-quality education. The school boasts a 16-acre campus with a 25m swimming pool, 3 large sports fields, and a dedicated cricket academy among other sports facilities thus ranks as one of the best sports schools in India. The school also provides individual counseling and prepares students for competitive exams like ISA and IIT.
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