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HOD Humanities

₹8.3L – ₹10.0L / yr6–10 yrsCloses 22 Aug
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmirfull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
The Asian School
City
Jammu
State
Jammu & Kashmir
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹8.3L – ₹10.0L per year
Experience
6–10 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
22 Aug 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Jammu — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹8.3L
per year
Typical
₹9.2L
per year
Senior / high
₹10.0L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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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

The Asian School is looking for a HOD Humanities in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir to strengthen its academic team. The school encourages peer observation and continuous professional learning. The Asian School, established 2024, is a secondary school in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. 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 (₹8.3 LPA – ₹10.0 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so The Asian School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

Common questions about this role

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

The Asian School follows the CBSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.

Is B.Ed mandatory for this role?

Yes, for board-affiliated school teaching roles a B.Ed is generally required. Exceptions exist for very experienced subject experts and for play-school/early-years specialists.

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Jammu?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Jammu varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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When does the school want the joining date to be?

Joining dates are usually negotiable around the school calendar. Mid-term joining is common for replacement vacancies; new positions often align to April or the start of the next term.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

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About the school

The Asian School

Key facts about The Asian School

Key facts
Founded
2024
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ATUL MANOHARLAL SAXENA
Affiliation #
730130
Address
DHINDE KALAN, MIRAN SAHIB, JAMMU, Dhinde Kalan, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, 181101

The Asian School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2024, located in Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir.

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