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HOD Humanities

₹9.6L – ₹26L / yr6–8 yrsCloses 1 Sept
Kollam, Keralafull-timePosted 8d ago
CBSE
Senior Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Humanities
School
The City Central School
City
Kollam
State
Kerala
Board
CBSE
School type
Senior Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹9.6L – ₹26L per year
Experience
6–8 years
Posted
24 Jun 2026
Closing date
1 Sept 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Humanities salary in Kollam — snapshot

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

Entry / low
₹9.6L
per year
Typical
₹17.9L
per year
Senior / high
₹26.1L
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

Join the faculty at The City Central School as a HOD Humanities in Kollam, Kerala. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About The City Central School in Kollam, Kerala: a senior secondary institution, established 2002, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. 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. Day to day, you will:

  • Run faculty meetings, academic reviews, and section-level planning.
  • Observe classes, give actionable feedback, follow up on teacher development.
  • Approve calendars, assessment papers, and major parent communication.
  • Engage with leadership on hiring, budgets, and infrastructure needs.
  • Spend time on the floor — corridors, classrooms, labs — to read the school accurately. Qualifications and skills:
  • Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
  • Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
  • Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
  • High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Compensation and environment:
  • Salary structured fairly across roles (₹9.6 LPA – ₹26.1 LPA).
  • A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
  • Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
  • A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
  • Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The City Central School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.

Common questions about this role

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.

Is this a contract or permanent role?

This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.

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.

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.

Which curriculum does the school follow?

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

Are detailed lesson plans expected?

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

What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Kollam?

Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, HOD Humanities pay in Kollam 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.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
3
About the school

The City Central School

Key facts about The City Central School

Key facts
Founded
2002
Board
CBSE
Type
Senior Secondary Level
Principal
THANKACHY S
Affiliation #
930874
Address
ULIYAKOVIL, KOLLAM., Uliyakovil, Kollam, Kerala, 691019

The City Central School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 2002, located in Kollam, Kerala.

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