HOD Humanities

Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur in Karaikal, Puducherry is accepting applications for a HOD Humanities. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur in Karaikal, Puducherry operates as a senior secondary school, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. Role: as HOD Humanities, you work closely with the Principal on academic and operational decisions — leading a section/team, driving teacher development, overseeing assessments, and holding the line on standards. Responsibilities:

• Lead the assigned section/department on academic and operational matters.
• Mentor teachers through observation, feedback, and development plans.
• Oversee assessment cycles, result analysis, and improvement plans.
• Handle parent escalations professionally and represent the school externally.
• Drive a culture of academic rigour, discipline, and student wellbeing. 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 – ₹16.9 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. Submit your application here so Thiruvalluvar Govt Higher Secondary School-ambagarathur can shortlist you alongside the active pool. Strong profiles move to a brief teaching demo and a discussion with the academic head.