HOD Humanities

Vidya Jyoti School· Est. 1976 · CBSE · West Singhbhum
₹8.6L – ₹12.1LCBSEfull-timeOn-site5–8 yrs1 openingsCloses 15 Sep
● posted 15 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

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in West Singhbhum.

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

Salary & benefits

₹8.6L – ₹12.1L / yr

Pay benchmark — HOD Humanities in West Singhbhum

₹8.6L / yr
ENTRY / LOW
₹8.6L – ₹12.1L / yr
TYPICAL
₹12.1L / yr
SENIOR / HIGH
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Full job description

Overview

We are looking for a HOD Humanities to join Vidya Jyoti School in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. You will work alongside an experienced team that takes student outcomes seriously. Vidya Jyoti School in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand operates as a senior secondary school, established 1976, — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. What the role looks like: the HOD Humanities owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. 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. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Benefits at a glance:
  • Market-aligned salary (₹8.6 LPA – ₹12.1 LPA).
  • Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
  • Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
  • A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
  • Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Apply now using this listing, and your CV reaches the Vidya Jyoti School hiring team within minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; expect a response inside one working week.
Vidya Jyoti School
CBSE · West Singhbhum · Est. 1976
1976
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
SUNIL KUMAR JHA
PRINCIPAL
3430017
AFFILIATION
West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
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