HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- The Plenum School
- City
- Sirmore
- State
- himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore
- Board
- Cambridge
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12L – ₹17L per year
- Experience
- 5–9 years
- Posted
- 20 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Sirmore — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Cambridge/IGCSE schools usually pay 15-30% above the CBSE median.
HOD Humanities
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- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
The Plenum School in Sirmore, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore is inviting applications for a HOD Humanities. The role sits inside the school's day-to-day academic delivery and reports into the section head. About the institution: The Plenum School in Sirmore, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore — a senior secondary setup, established 2018, — a Cambridge / IGCSE-affiliated school. The school invests consistently in academic resources, classroom technology, and a culture of professional respect. Context: the HOD Humanities reports into the Principal and works alongside other senior leaders. The role carries academic and operational responsibilities and is central to the school's day-to-day functioning. 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. 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. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹12.5 LPA – ₹17.4 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. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by The Plenum School. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.
Common questions about this role
What is the average HOD Humanities salary in Sirmore?
Check the "Salary snapshot" section above for the entry / typical / senior band tailored to HOD Humanities roles in Sirmore. As a rough anchor, city tier and board affiliation move the number by 20-40% — IB and Cambridge schools sit at the top, state-board privates at the base.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
I'm serving notice — should I still apply?
Absolutely — schools regularly hire candidates on notice. Be upfront about your release date so interview scheduling and the offer timeline can be aligned.
How do I write an application email for this HOD Humanities role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "HOD Humanities application — The Plenum School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why The Plenum School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
How do I make a resume for a CAMBRIDGE 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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
The required experience is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Schools also consider relevant internships, board-prep training and student-teaching when evaluating early-career candidates.
What questions are asked in a HOD Humanities interview?
Typical rounds cover self-introduction, why teaching, classroom-management scenarios, subject/syllabus knowledge, and one differentiation scenario. Scroll to "Interview questions & answers" below for six sample questions with model answers tuned for HOD Humanities roles in Sirmore.
Is school transport available for staff?
Many schools offer staff bus service on their main routes, either free or at a nominal fee. Availability depends on whether your home is near a school route — confirm with HR.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
The Plenum School follows the Cambridge / IGCSE curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Schools quote CTC by default. In-hand depends on PF (12% employee share), professional tax, and your tax slab — ask HR for a sample salary structure before accepting.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
The Plenum School
Key facts about The Plenum School
- Founded
- 2018
- Board
- Cambridge
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 5:1
The Plenum School is a senior secondary affiliated to Cambridge, established in 2018, located in Sirmore, himachal-pradesh-boarding-schools sirmore. Classes follow a 5:1 student–teacher ratio.
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