HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Tibetan Homes School
- City
- Mussoorie
- State
- Uttarakhand
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹12.4L – ₹22.4L per year
- Experience
- 7–10 years
- Posted
- 5 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
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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
Tibetan Homes School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand is seeking a HOD Humanities who brings both subject depth and a student-first approach. The school invests heavily in teacher development. School profile: Tibetan Homes School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand — a senior secondary setup, established 1962, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. 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. 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 (₹12.4 LPA – ₹22.4 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. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Tibetan Homes School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
What kind of professional development is offered?
Most schools run weekly/monthly in-house PD sessions on pedagogy and assessment. Funded external workshops (board-specific or subject-specific) are offered to teachers in good standing.
What arrangements are there for women teachers' commute and safety?
Most reputable schools in Mussoorie run staff transport (bus or shared cab) covering the main residential clusters, with women-first drop after evening duties. On-campus, ICC (Internal Complaints Committee) compliance is standard. Confirm the route map and the last drop time during the interview.
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.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
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.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
How do I apply for this HOD Humanities vacancy?
Use the "Apply" button on this page to submit your application directly through School Jobs India. A free candidate account is required so the school can reach you.
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.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
How will I know if my application is being reviewed?
You'll get a status notification on School Jobs India (and by email) each time the school updates your application — Shortlisted, Interviewing, Offered or Not selected. Sign in and open "My applications" to see the timeline anytime.
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Key facts about Tibetan Homes School
- Founded
- 1962
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 40:1
Tbetan Homes School Established in 1962, Tibetan Homes School in Mussoorie is affiliated to CBSE board. It is a boarding cum day school. It is situated in a pollution-free environment keeping in mind the safety of children. The students have all liberty to pursue their interest by taking part in various activities and competitions that are conducted in the school—the school grades up to class 12. Various activities undertaken in the school are art and craft, creative writing, dramatics, drawing competitions, essay competitions, extempore, debating, elocution, poem competitions and quizzing. To keep various traditions and culture alive in the minds of the students, the school celebrates Tibet week annually. The teachers are well versed in their subjects and teach children with utmost sincerity. The strength of the school in terms of children is 1500, and there are approximately 60 teachers imparting knowledge.
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