HOD Humanities

The Doon School· Est. 1935 · ICSE · Dehradun
₹10.5L – ₹20.2LICSEfull-timeOn-site7–9 yrs2 openingsCloses 2 Sep
● posted 3 Jun

Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
ICSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.

What you'll handle

·Set the subject's annual scope-and-sequence.
·Hire and onboard new subject teachers.
·Run weekly department meetings.
·Moderate assessments and exam papers for the subject.
·Own subject-level board results and improvement plans.

Requirements

Role details

Vacancies
2

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dehradun.

  1. Coordinator
  2. Academic Coordinator
  3. Vice Principal
  4. Principal

Salary & benefits

₹10.5L – ₹20.2L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Dehradun

₹10.5L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹10.5L – ₹20.2L / yr
TYPICAL
₹20.2L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

The Doon School has opened applications for a HOD Humanities in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar. The role suits educators who pair classroom rigour with genuine care for student wellbeing. School profile: The Doon School in Dehradun, Krishna Nagar — a senior secondary setup, established 1935, — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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 (₹10.5 LPA – ₹20.2 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. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the The Doon School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
The Doon School
ICSE · Senior Secondary · Dehradun · Est. 1935 · 20:1 students per teacher
1935
FOUNDED
ICSE
BOARD
Senior Secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
20:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi
LANGUAGES
Dehradun, Krishna Nagar
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