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HOD Humanities

₹9.2L – ₹19L / yr5–10 yrsCloses 3 Sept
Pune, Maharashtrafull-timePosted 6d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
The Brilliant School
City
Pune
State
Maharashtra
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.2L – ₹19L per year
Experience
5–10 years
Posted
27 Jun 2026
Closing date
3 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Pune — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.2L
per year
Typical
₹14.0L
per year
Senior / high
₹18.8L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Humanities

at The Brilliant School

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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

Join The Brilliant School in Pune, Maharashtra as our next HOD Humanities. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About The Brilliant School: a secondary institution in Pune, Maharashtra — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 2022,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. Details: a high-ownership leadership role. The HOD Humanities leads by example in classrooms, faculty meetings, and parent interactions, while keeping the school's long-term direction in view. 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 (₹9.2 LPA – ₹18.8 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. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Brilliant School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

Is there a probation period?

Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.

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.

How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?

Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.

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.

What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

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.

Are meals provided at school?

Most schools offer a subsidised staff canteen or a daily mid-morning snack and lunch. Boarding schools typically include all meals for residential staff.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

The Brilliant School

Key facts about The Brilliant School

Key facts
Founded
2022
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
ASHWINI MANOJ SHINDE
Affiliation #
1131402
Address
TUKARAM TUPE NAGAR, MANJARI ROAD, MANJARI BK, TALUKA HAVELI, Tukaram Tupe Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra, 412307

The Brilliant School is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2022, located in Pune, Maharashtra.

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