HOD Humanities

The Sardana International School· Est. 2011 · CBSE · Dewas
₹9.8L – ₹13.4LCBSEfull-timeOn-site6–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 23 Oct
● posted 26 Jun

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 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
1

Working in a CBSE school

As a CBSE-affiliated school, the calendar is structured around term-wise assessments, project work and board-format mocks for senior grades.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in Dewas.

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

Salary & benefits

₹9.8L – ₹13.4L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in Dewas

₹9.8L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹9.8L – ₹13.4L / yr
TYPICAL
₹13.4L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

The Sardana International School in Dewas, madhya-pradesh-boarding-schools gwalior is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. The Sardana International School, established 2011, is a senior secondary school in Dewas, madhya-pradesh-boarding-schools gwalior — a CBSE-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. 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. 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 (₹9.8 LPA – ₹13.4 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 Sardana International School academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
The Sardana International School
CBSE · Dewas · Est. 2011 · 15:1 students per teacher
2011
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
15:1
STUDENTS / TEACHER
English, Hindi, Marathi
LANGUAGES
Dewas, madhya-pradesh-boarding-schools gwalior
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