HOD Humanities
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Key facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities
- School
- Vikash The Concept School
- City
- Sambalpur
- State
- Odisha
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹11L – ₹13L per year
- Experience
- 6–11 years
- Posted
- 29 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Sept 2026
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HOD Humanities
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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
Vikash The Concept School in Sambalpur, Odisha is accepting applications for a HOD Humanities. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Vikash The Concept School in Sambalpur, Odisha operates as a senior secondary school — a CBSE-affiliated school. A settled, professional environment with clear academic systems, structured staff meetings, and steady infrastructure investment. 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. Qualifications and skills:
- Master's degree with a recognised teaching/leadership qualification.
- Track record of leading improvement at section or school level.
- Hiring, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Solid grasp of curriculum, assessment, and parent communication.
- High professional integrity and a clear communication style. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹11.4 LPA – ₹12.6 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application through this page with your latest CV and references. The recruitment desk at Vikash The Concept School reviews every profile that arrives via the platform.
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.
Does Vikash The Concept School help with relocation from another city?
Many CBSE, ICSE and IB schools in Sambalpur 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.
How much experience do I need for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the salary for this HOD Humanities role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
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 staff get fee concession for their children?
Most reputable schools have a staff-child fee concession policy. Eligibility, percentage and number of children covered vary — ask HR for the written policy.
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's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Most schools have 2–3 rounds: an HR call, a demo lesson, then a leadership interview. Be ready to walk through one of your lesson plans and how you handle classroom management.
Can I negotiate the salary at Vikash The Concept School?
Yes — the band shown is a starting point. Schools consider your last-drawn CTC, teaching experience, board expertise (CBSE) and any specialist skills. Come prepared with a specific number and a 1-line justification.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 1
Vikash The Concept School
Key facts about Vikash The Concept School
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 40:1
We at Vikash the Concept School, Sambalpur provide Residential and day boarding facility where a student gets quality academics, personal care, all-round development and the activities related to CCE as prescribed by the board. When the student goes home, we send him/her free from all the pressure and tension of home works, assignments and projects. We have the strategic plan of completing the day’s work of a child before he/she leaves the school for home. For this, the child is burden free and enjoys the evening hours at home with the parents. Even the parents spend the most valuable evening hours with the child in love and affection after the day’s hard work. We have seen that behind every goal fulfillment of children lies the hand of a strong academy. Discovering this need and realizing its necessity, we started the Vikash the Concept School. The institution has taken this step ensuring that children are well prepared for a better life, right from kindergarten in a soothing environment.
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