HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- The Suraj School
- City
- Mahendergarh
- State
- Haryana
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹9.2L – ₹9.5L per year
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Posted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 10 Aug 2026
HOD Humanities salary in Mahendergarh — snapshot
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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.
Job description
Overview
The Suraj School invites applications for a HOD Humanities in Mahendergarh, Haryana. The role is integral to our academic calendar, with reasonable workload and clear deliverables. The Suraj School, established 1980, is a senior secondary campus in Mahendergarh, Haryana — a CBSE-affiliated school. Day-to-day work is anchored in curriculum maps, defined assessment cycles, and faculty review built into the calendar. About the role: the HOD Humanities is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. 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. What we offer:
- Competitive, on-time salary (₹9.2 LPA – ₹9.5 LPA).
- Defined working hours aligned with the school timetable.
- Investment in your growth — training, mentorship, peer learning.
- A respectful work environment focused on outcomes.
- Access to school resources, libraries, labs, and digital tools. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the The Suraj 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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.
What is the leave policy?
Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.
Does The Suraj School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Mahendergarh offer on-campus or subsidised accommodation, one-time relocation reimbursement, or help finding rentals nearby. Ask about "relocation assistance" and "staff quarters" in the interview — it's a common ask.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
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.
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.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
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How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?
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Key facts about The Suraj School
- Founded
- 1980
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 20:1
Suraj Education Group is one of the most reliable institute of Mahendergarh, we as biggest education group of the area, earn this reputation among students with hard work and dedication. We regularly keeps on conducting various classes to keep update our child performance in various categories like sports, cultural, social fields. Suraj School is the second home for the students who ever study in this education group. Friendly atmosphere, highly qualified faculty, global and creative curriculam, and world-class facilities- all combine to signify Suraj Education Group.
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